The Arizona Medical Marijuana Act (AMMA) allows certain patients to use and possess marijuana. So, Medical Marijuana Defense can help defeat some Marijuana DUI charges. Medical Marijuana Defenses to Impairment Charge Medical Marijuana is not an affirmative defense for the impairment charge. However, you may still argue impairment to the jury. Medical Marijuana Defenses to Illegal […]
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What is an Active Metabolite?
Arizona law prohibits driving with an active metabolite of marijuana in your system. Active Metabolite in Marijuana Marijuana’s active and impairing ingredient is THC. So, it is illegal to drive in Arizona with THC in your system. Similarly, when your body metabolizes THC, it turns into 11-Hydroxy-THC. Hydroxy- THC is also impairing. So, it is […]