Driving while under the influence in any state is possible grounds for a driver to be arrested, charged, and detained in the local county jail. Connecticut has strict laws against any individual driving behind the wheel while impaired, including being high on marijuana. 

Yes. Although marijuana is considered as legal in a number of states, driving while high off any drug in Connecticut is illegal. Connecticut DUI laws prohibit any driver from operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, or prescription medication. The law treats this as a criminal offense, and you can be charged with a DUI. 

If convicted on a DUI charge, the penalties can vary from mandated drug rehabilitation to jail time. Being arrested for a DUI crime in Connecticut is a serious offense, and contacting an experienced DUI attorney will help you know your rights. 

Unlike sobriety tests done during suspected DUI stops, Connecticut law enforcement officers are not able to immediately test for the quantity of drugs in anyone's system at the time of their arrest. However, officers are trained to notice other factors that may indicate impairment, such as the condition of a driver's eyes, or noticing odors associated with drug use.

Also, any individual who is arrested for a possible DUI in Connecticut for marijuana will be asked to submit to a urine test which detects the presence of any drug in your system. If you take a urine test while in custody, it is important to speak with an attorney in Connecticut who is experienced on how DUI administered drug tests can impact your case. 

At the Law Offices of Pat Brown, we defend our clients from misdemeanors to felonies in both state and federal court. With years of experience as public defender and prosecuter, we can represent you for any type of DUI charge in Connecticut.  Contact us today for a free consultation to learn more about your legal rights.