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Marijuana & Other Drug-Related DUI Charges in Washington State

A drug-related DUI charge can have serious, life-changing consequences, ranging from jail time to steep fines to driver’s license suspension, and more. While state law expressly prohibits driving under the influence of alcohol with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or higher, the law is far more complex when it comes to driving under the influence of drugs (DUID). 

With more than 50 years of combined experience and an exclusive focus on DUI defense, the team at DUIHeroes is prepared to aggressively defend against your charges. If you have been arrested for a drug DUI in Everett or anywhere in Snohomish County, you can’t afford to wait—contact us now to learn how our attorneys can help you protect your freedom and your future. 

Schedule a free consultation with a drug DUI lawyer in Everett by calling DUIHeroes now at (425) 296-9358. 

What Are Washington’s Drug DUI Laws? 

Under RCW 46.61.502, it is illegal to operate a vehicle while “under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor, cannabis, or any drug.” With cannabis, the law specifies a per se limit of 5.00 nanograms of THC for every milliliter of whole blood, meaning you can be charged with DUID if you are found to have this amount of THC in your system within two hours of driving a vehicle. However, when it comes to other drugs, whether a driver is “under the influence of or affected by” a substance is largely up to the arresting officer's discretion. 

Note that the law includes “any drug,” which means both illicit substances, such as cocaine or methamphetamine, as well as prescription medications, like sleeping aids or opioids. The law also notes that being lawfully prescribed a medication or using another drug, such as recreational cannabis, legally does not exempt someone from being charged with DUID. If the officer says you were under the influence or affected by the drug in question, it doesn’t matter if the substance is legal or not. 

What Happens If You Are Convicted of DUID in Everett?

Drug DUI offenses carry the same penalties as alcohol-related DUI offenses in Washington State. 

This means that a conviction could lead to:

  • Jail time 
  • Fines 
  • Probation 
  • Community service 
  • Driver’s license suspension

You could also be required to attend mandatory substance abuse evaluation and treatment, and a conviction will result in a permanent criminal record. This can significantly affect your future, impacting everything from your career to future employment opportunities, professional licenses, education, and reputation. 

Does a Drug DUI Arrest Affect Your Driver’s License? 

In Everett, an arrest for driving under the influence of drugs, whether cannabis or any other legal or illegal substance, can result in an automatic 90-day driver’s license suspension for a first-time offense. 

In most cases, you have seven days to request a hearing with the Department of Licensing (DOL) to contest your driver’s license suspension. If the DOL reverses your driver’s license suspension, but you are later convicted of DUID, your license will be suspended following your conviction in accordance with the criminal penalties that apply to your case. 

Being convicted of a drug DUI will also go on your driving record. This can impact your future insurance rates, licensing, and even your employment. 

How We Defend Against DUIDs in Everett

Evidence in drug DUI cases is often highly subjective and contestable. Even if you submitted to a blood test that determined you were above the threshold for THC, it’s possible to challenge the validity of the test results by examining testing protocols, chain of custody procedures, and test administrators’ credentials and qualifications. At DUIHeroes, our Everett drug DUI lawyers have extensive experience defending against DUID charges in Snohomish County and throughout Washington State. Since 2009, we have had a 95% average success rate in getting first-offense DUI charges reduced or dismissed*, and we are ready to fight tirelessly on your behalf. 

Our team consists of two former prosecutors who bring unique insight into how these cases are handled. Our founding attorney, Jonathan Dichter, is a nationally recognized authority and educator in DUI law. He has also undergone the same NHTSA DUI training that law enforcement receives and is the author of The DUI Survival Guide, widely accepted as a leading reference on DUI law.

Schedule a Free Consultation with Our DUID Defense Attorneys in Everett Today

Being arrested for DUID can feel stressful and even overwhelming, but with the right team by your side, you can protect your rights and safeguard your future. When everything is on the line, choose a law firm that knows how to fight for you, one that will treat you with the care and attention you deserve. With DUIHeroes, you get direct access to your attorney every step of the way. 

Talk to a drug DUI lawyer in Everett today. Dial (425) 296-9358 or contact us online.

Average of 95% of First Offenses Reduced or Dismissed*

Proven, Respected & Recognized

At DUIHeroes, we exclusively defend DUI cases—nothing else. Our attorneys, including two former prosecutors, bring specialized insights and unmatched experience to the courtroom, ensuring you get the best possible defense.

  • Amended
    WRONG WAY DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE

    Client had driven several times over the lane divider into oncoming traffic, smelled of alcohol, showed poor coordination, admitted to drinking, and gave a breath test over .18. – Kittitas County, WA

  • Amended
    DRUG DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE

    Drug DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. – Oak Harbor, WA

  • Amended
    DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE

    DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. - Mountlake Terrace, WA

  • Amended
    DUI AMENDED TO NEGLIGENT DRIVING 1ST DEGREE IN EVERETT

    DUI amended to Negligent Driving 1st Degree through negotiation with the prosecutors. – Everett, WA

  • Dismissed
    DUI DISMISSED DUE TO ILLEGAL ARREST
    Client was stopped for driving without headlights and performed poorly on field sobriety tests. The officer in question, however, was shown to have performed the tests illegally and improperly, both coercing and tainting the evidence. Client was arrested and booked into jail for DUI. At a motions hearing, a judge dismissed the case in full as the officer was found to have illegally obtained evidence and illegally arrested our client. - Mill Creek, WA
  • Reduced
    3RD OFFENSE IN LIFETIME DUI REDUCED TO NON-DRIVING OFFENSE
    Client charged with a 3rd offense above .15 breath test DUI. Presented evidence to the prosecutor about the validity of the traffic stop. DUI was reduced to Reckless Endangerment which is a non-driving related offense with no mandatory jail or licensing consequences. Client was thrilled! - Lynnwood, WA
  • Reduced
    2ND OFFENSE IN LIFETIME DUI REDUCED TO MISDEMEANOR WITH NO JAIL OR FINE
    Client charged with a 2nd offense DUI in her lifetime. Prosecutor was presented with evidence that the blood vials used to draw her blood were expired and evidence that the Office who arrested her did so with a variety of tainted evidence. DUI was reduced to Negligent Driving in the 1st Degree and the court waived the fine and imposed no jail time! - Lynnwood, WA
  • Amended
    3RD OFFENSE DUI

    3rd offense DUI Amended to Reckless Driving through negotiation. - Lynnwood, WA

  • Not Guilty
    DUI FOUND NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL

    Client slammed into a concrete barrier, admitted to seven bottles, and refused a test of his blood. - Lynnwood, WA

  • Not Guilty
    DUI FOUND NOT GUILTY AT TRIAL

    Client refused a test of his breath. - Lynnwood, WA

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