QUESTION
If you were caught while under the influence of marijuana can they drug test you at court?
Asked on Aug 29th, 2012 on DUI/DWI - California
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Some friends got caught while they were under the influence of drugs and now they have to go to court. I was wondering if they would be drug tested in court.
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Child Custody Attorney serving Malvern, AR
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Law Office of Gregory Crain
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Yes they will.
Answered on Jun 13th, 2013 at 12:33 AM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Pittsburgh, PA
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Law Office of Jeffrey L. Pollock
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No. But why would you go "high"?
Answered on Jun 13th, 2013 at 12:28 AM
Steven D. Dunnings
Yes.
Answered on May 22nd, 2013 at 5:37 AM
Dennis P. Mikko
Typically they would not be tested at court but if convicted and sentenced could be required to report for testing within a given amount of time.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 2:31 PM
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They would not be drug tested at court, but it is possible that the judge would order that the defendant be drug tested through tasc, probation, or anything similar. If they have a case pending, it is best to stop smoking,
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 2:30 PM
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No, Courts do not do drug testing while a case is pending. If there was a term of continued release to do drug testing, then your friends would know about it. Other than that, they are no going to go to a court hearing and get forced to take a drug test unexpectedly. They should speak to an attorney in their area about their cases though.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 2:29 PM
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Law Offices of Slotnick & Schwartz
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They can make that a condition of the plea agreement.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 2:27 PM
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Sisson & Kachinsky Law Offices
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Some judges are random.drug testing now.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 2:17 PM
Criminal Law Attorney serving Worcester, MA
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Gregory Casale, Attorney at Law
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Yes, the court can order that you be tested right there at court.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 2:16 PM
Criminal Defense Attorney serving Orange, CA
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Law Office of Joe Dane
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No, they don't drug test in court.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 2:16 PM
No, they will not have to undergo a drug test when they go to court. They need to hire an attorney to represent them to keep them from having a conviction on their record.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 2:13 PM
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If the judge has reason to believe the person is under the influence while in court, yes, it could be ordered. I have done so.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 2:13 PM
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Steven J. Alpers, A Professional Corporation
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Most often this happens in juvenile court and if the defendant is on probation they could demand testing.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 1:33 PM
No. Consider hiring a lawyer, who can go to court without you.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 12:32 PM
Small Businesses Attorney serving Livonia, MI
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Klisz Law Office, PLLC
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Absolutely yes. They need to quit drugs ASAP.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 12:29 PM
Child Custody Attorney serving Grand Rapids, MI
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Ryan Maesen PLC
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Possibly but not likely. They need stay clean.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 12:22 PM
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Law Office of William L. Spern
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Yes after conviction or a plea.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 12:21 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
If they think you are high, then yes.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 12:20 PM
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Attorney serving Clinton, MS
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Timothy Kevin Byrne Attorney at Law
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As part of a plea deal they could be.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 12:17 PM
Wrongful Termination Attorney serving Huntington Beach, CA
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Nelson & Lawless
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Again, No. This question has been asked and answered several times in the last two days. You're not going to get a different answer each time you ask.
Answered on Sep 05th, 2012 at 12:09 PM