Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

drivers license and marijuana

I had my license suspended under the suspicion I had a mental condition causing lapses of consciousness. I had tests done at a hospital that proved any condition of this sort did not exist in my body. The hospital drug tested me without mine knowing so. I tested positive for marijuana, therefore the suspension was sustained, but not for the original reason. In California, people are issued medical marijuana and are allowed to keep their drivers license. People are busted for possession of marijuana, and are still allowed to keep and use their drivers license. Why is my situation different and why is the DMV allowed make their decision based on information that is irrevelent to the original suspension?


Asked on 5/02/05, 5:24 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: drivers license and marijuana

Although you didn't say so, it appears that you lost consciousness while driving, or someother place such that this information came to the attention of the DMV. It appears that your problem is more than the use of marijuana. You need to discuss this with your doctor and have the necessary medical workup completed to show that you do not have a physical problem or that this problem has been controled such that you will not balck out again.

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Answered on 5/06/05, 3:59 pm


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