The new law makes it legal for adults to possess up to 1 ounce of marijuana, but illegal for that same adult to drive if the THC content of his blood reaches 5 nanograms per milliliter.
Steve Sarich, who uses medical marijuana for back pain, says he wakes up at four to five times the legal limit. Six weeks ago, he said that if the legalization initiative passed — along with the new DUI standard — he’d either have to hire a driver, or leave Washington.
These FAQs address common questions related to DUI charges in Seattle, Tacoma, Kent, and Federal Way.
Stay calm, avoid making statements about the incident, preserve paperwork, and speak with a DUI attorney quickly because license-related deadlines can come fast.
Sometimes. Outcomes depend on the stop, field sobriety testing, chemical testing, prior history, and whether law enforcement followed proper procedure.
A DUI may trigger administrative and court-related license consequences. The timing and scope depend on the facts of the case and prior history.
Yes. Testing procedure, machine maintenance, timing, and officer conduct may all be relevant in challenging the state’s evidence.