Hawaii Cop Gets DUI in Las Vegas
Earlier this month a policeman from Hawaii was convicted of DUI and marijuana possession in Las Vegas. He and another Hawaii police officer were visiting Las Vegas last August for a softball tournament when they were arrested. The other officer already pleaded guilty to obstructing a police officer and in return had his marijuana charge dropped.
Nevada DUI Marijuana law makes it a crime to drive under the influence of marijuana. Even if you're driving safely, it's per se illegal to drive with 2 or more nanograms per milliliter of marijuana in your blood or 10 or more nanograms per milliliter of marijuana in your urine. It's also illegal per se to drive with 5 or more nanograms per milliliter of marijuana metabolite in your blood or 15 or more nanograms per milliliter of marijuana metabolite in your urine.
Standard penalties for violating Nevada DUI marijuana law are the same as those for drunk driving. A first time offense carries fines, up to six months in jail, DUI School, a Victims' Impact Panel, and a suspended driver's license. People charged with violating Nevada DUI Marijuana Law are also frequently charged for marijuana possession.
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