Category: Drug DUI
Will 11 U.S. States Legalize Cannabis Next Year?
by Jonathan Blecher | December 9, 2019 | Drug DUI
There were efforts around the country to establish legal, adult-use cannabis this year. However, just Illinois enacted its Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (CRTA) over the summer, passing the state legislature and earning the governor’s signature. Fast forward to 2020. States that failed in their 2019 legalization efforts could make other attempts at passage. Some others will try their […]
Can I Get a DUI for Nitrous?
by Jonathan Blecher | November 8, 2018 | Drug DUI
Nitrous oxide (N2O), also known as “laughing gas,” is a colorless gas used by dentists to sedate patients. It is combined with oxygen and used during some dental treatments to help ease patients’ anxiety. Not only does the gas cause “pleasant sensations,” but it can help patients relax in the dentist chair. Side effects from […]
Marijuana DUI in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | September 6, 2017 | Drug DUI
If you’re a supporter of medical marijuana or marijuana for recreational use, or both, you’ve probably heard how some states have decriminalized marijuana possession for personal use. Colorado, Nevada, California, and Oregon for example, have made it legal for adults to possess a small amount of marijuana for recreational purposes. Medical marijuana is also widely […]
Can Prescription Drugs Lead to a DUI Charge?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 21, 2017 | Drug DUI, DUI
While many simply associate a DUI with driving drunk, a person can also be arrested for DUI if they are under the influence of prescription drugs. Regardless of whether or not the driver legally had access to their prescribed medication, Florida DUI laws cover any sort of impairment that stems from an unnatural substance, providing […]
Prescription Drug DUIs in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | June 30, 2016 | Drug DUI
Most people believe that driving represents freedom and independence. For the majority of us, we can’t imagine a life without driving, especially because everything is so spread out. It’s not like we live in Europe where we can travel almost anywhere by bicycle. No matter how many years of driving we have under our belts, […]
