How Do Cops Test for Weed in a DUI?

August 25, 2026 | Drug DUI,DUI

A marijuana DUI investigation looks very different from an alcohol DUI investigation. Unlike alcohol, no roadside device can accurately measure a driver’s level of marijuana impairment.  Instead, law enforcement officers rely on a combination of observations, field sobriety tests, drug recognition evaluations, and chemical testing when they suspect someone is driving under the influence of… read more

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Do Breathalyzers Detect Weed?

August 25, 2026 | Drug DUI,DUI

The short answer is no. Traditional alcohol breathalyzers cannot detect THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana.  Instead, Arizona law enforcement relies on other forms of evidence when investigating suspected marijuana DUI offenses, including field sobriety testing, blood testing, and observations made during the traffic stop. Arizona Revised Statutes § 28-1381 governs DUI offenses, including those… read more

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What Is the Legal Limit for THC While Driving?

August 25, 2026 | DUI

Many drivers assume there is a legal THC limit for driving similar to the 0.08 BAC limit for alcohol. In reality, the answer is much more complicated. There is no universal federal standard, and states use different approaches when prosecuting marijuana-related DUI offenses. Arizona has some of the country’s strictest marijuana DUI laws, and being… read more

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Can You Get a Pilot’s License with a DUI?

August 12, 2026 | DUI

In many cases, you can get a pilot’s license with a DUI, but it can create serious problems. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) does not automatically deny every pilot or student pilot because of one DUI arrest or DUI conviction. However, the FAA treats alcohol-related driving events as safety issues, and pilots have strict reporting… read more

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Can You Get a DUI on a Skateboard in Arizona?

July 22, 2026 | DUI

Applying Arizona DUI laws to different forms of transportation can be complicated. Whether you can get a DUI on a skateboard in Arizona depends largely on how Arizona law defines a vehicle and whether the person is in actual physical control of a vehicle under the state’s DUI statute. In most situations, a traditional skateboard… read more

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