California Cannabis Act to be taken to voters in November 2010
Late last month the Secretary of State confirmed that those in favor of a bill allowing California to regulate, control and tax cannabis obtained enough signatures to have the act be placed on the November 2010 ballot. Voters will decide if California will legalize marijuana for private use. Limitations to the personal use marijuana act include that you must be 21 or older and there are limitations on the amount that you may use. Laws will remain in effect that prohibits driving under the influence of marijuana.
While California decides on whether or not to legalize marijuana, there are laws on the books that must be addressed. It is vital to remember that even if this legislation does pass, one can still be arrested for driving under the influence of any drug. Vehicle code section 23152 (a) driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, is often simply glanced over. Too often we solely associate a California DUI with alcohol, however the legislature was clear to include drugs in this vehicle code. If you or someone you know has been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol call our team of highly qualified California DUI attorneys today.
