Marietta Marijuana DUI Attorney 

Being convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of marijuana can significantly change your life. It could lead to a permanent criminal record, misdemeanor or felony charges, jail time, hefty fees, probation, a court-ordered drug education or treatment program, limited job opportunities, a high insurance rate, suspension of your license, and more. 

Penalties vary depending on several factors, including: 

• Past DUI offenses
• Whether you were involved in an accident
• Whether you caused a serious or fatal injury
• Whether a child under 14 was in the vehicle at the time of the arrest 

At Frye Law Group, we’ll do everything we can to pursue an optimal resolution for your specific situation, whether that means mitigating the legal penalties, reducing charges, or having your case dismissed. When you choose to work with our firm, you’re partnering with a former prosecutor who has the knowledge, skills, and resources available to aggressively defend your rights.

Call (770) 637-4555 or message us to schedule a free case evaluation with our marijuana DUI lawyer in Marietta, GA.

Fighting Marijuana DUI Charges in Cobb, Fulton, Cherokee, Bartow, and Paulding Counties

In Georgia, driving under the influence of marijuana is legally categorized alongside drunk driving (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-391). Perhaps most importantly, this means that Georgia’s “implied consent” rule, which grants law enforcement officers the right to test your blood or breath for alcohol, also gives them the right to test you for marijuana. Under this provision, it’s assumed that you consent to such tests simply by operating a vehicle within Georgia’s borders. Refusing a drug or alcohol test could result in the quick suspension of your license, along with other negative consequences. 

However, marijuana differs from alcohol in significant ways. For one, traces of marijuana—specifically the compound known as THC—can stay in your system much longer than alcohol. In fact, marijuana tests can return positive for THC metabolites weeks after the psychoactive effects of the drug have subsided. As a result, you can be charged with driving under the influence even if you weren’t actually operating your vehicle while impaired by marijuana or any other substance. 

Let Our Marietta Marijuana DUI Lawyer Defend Your Rights

Because marijuana tests are not reliable indicators of a driver’s ability to operate a vehicle, we strongly advise you to fight any marijuana-related DUI charges brought against you. Even though DUI charges and Georgia’s criminal justice system are intimidating, the penalties are far too harsh to simply admit defeat. 

Although a blood test may have returned positive, it does not mean you’re guilty of driving under the influence. The state must also effectively prove that you were incapable of safely operating a vehicle. We can help you fight DUI charges on these grounds. 

Contact us to discuss your case with our marijuana DUI attorney in Marietta. We accept clients from Cobb, Fulton, Cherokee, Bartow, and Paulding counties.