Driving under influence of cannabis

By Suffolk County Criminal Lawyers

Testing for driving under the influence of cannabis in Suffolk County is more commen and involves several methods:
1. **Field Sobriety Tests (FST) Police Officers may conduct physical tests for cannabis impairment to assess a driver's coordination, balance, and ability to follow instructions. Some Suffolk Police officers are DRE or Drug Recognigtion Experts
2. Breath Test. Unlike alcohol, there is no widely accepted breath test for cannabis. However, some devices are being developed to detect THC levels in breath.
3. Saliva Tests. Suffolk Officers may use oral swab tests to detect the presence of THC and other cannabinoids in a driver's saliva if they have probable cause to believe the driver is under the influence of cannabis.
4. Blood Tests. This is the most common method for confirming cannabis impairment. Blood samples can measure the concentration of THC in the impaire drivers bloodstream. The office must have probable cause to believe the driver is impaired to some extent.
5. Standardized Drug Recognition Evaluations (DRE) Some Suffolk County Police officers are trained and may conduct a comprehensive evaluation to determine if a driver is impaired by drugs, including cannabis.
Laws and testing methods can vary by jurisdiction, so it's important to be aware of local regulations regarding cannabis and driving. You should seek the guidance of a Suffolk County Criminal DWI lawyer with experience handling cases involving driving under the influence of cannabis.