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State Supreme Court: long-lasting marijuana metabolite isn’t proof of DUI

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//April 22, 2014//

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State Supreme Court: long-lasting marijuana metabolite isn’t proof of DUI

State Supreme Court: long-lasting marijuana metabolite isn’t proof of DUI

Howard Fischer, Capitol Media Services//April 22, 2014//

Arizonans who smoke marijuana can’t be charged with driving while impaired absent actual evidence they are affected by the drug, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled this morning. The justices rejected...

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