Marijuana DUI Attorney in Dayton, OH

Our Experienced Marijuana DUI Lawyers in Dayton

Since Ohio began legal marijuana sales in 2024, many people assumed that they could legally drive after using cannabis. However, Ohio imposes mandatory jail or driver intervention sentences for all OVI marijuana convictions.

Our firm has handled hundreds of DUI cases. We have a 95% success rate in obtaining a positive resolution, whether it consists of a dismissal, acquittal, diversion, or plea deal. We strive for professionalism and compassion in all our cases and keep you informed about the developments in your case.

Contact us to learn how an experienced marijuana DUI attorney from Gounaris Abboud can help you.

Penalties for an OVI Charge Involving Marijuana Use

Marijuana driving laws work the same as alcohol driving laws. You may face the following DUI penalties if you drive while impaired or with an amount of marijuana in your system over the legal limit:

Additionally, you may face even harsher penalties if you cause an accident.

Defending You from a Marijuana DUI Charge

Gounaris Abboud has several strategies to defend you. Some options for how to beat marijuana OVI charges include the following:

• Undermine the officer’s observations on the road or during a field sobriety test.
• Challenge the chemical testing results.
• Establish that the police lacked probable cause to stop or test you.

A marijuana DUI lawyer from our firm can review your situation and recommend these or other defenses in your case.

Ohio’s Marijuana Driving Laws

Ohio prohibits operating a vehicle under the influence of cannabis, whether it resulted from smoking weed, eating THC-infused products, or using THC oils. Under Ohio Rev. Code § 4511.19, you can commit a marijuana OVI in three ways:

• Driving abilities impaired by marijuana
• A marijuana blood concentration over the legal limit
• Alcohol or drug impairment and a marijuana blood and urine concentration over the limit

Is it illegal to smoke weed and drive in Ohio? Not always. A driver can legally drive after consuming marijuana if they can drive safely and their concentration is below the limit.

How Our Dayton Marijuana OVI Lawyers Can Help You

A marijuana DUI attorney from Gounaris Abboud provides the following legal assistance when you face criminal charges:

• Discuss your version of what happened and the solutions we might achieve.
• Tailor a strategy to fit the facts and your goals.
• Investigate your case and gather evidence to support your side of the story.
• Negotiate with prosecutors for a dismissal, plea bargain, or diversion.
• Present your defenses to a jury if we cannot reach a deal.
• Advocate for your interests in any sentencing.

Our attorneys fight diligently to help you resolve your case so you can move forward with your life.