re: #431 Soap_Man

This debate reminds me of a news story here in Chicago. A high school girl runs over another girl on accident. She panics and drives home. She is rightfully charged with hit and run.

A few days later, it comes out that they did a drug test right when she was arrested and found THC. The reports indicate that it found “trace elements” meaning she wasn’t high when it happened. (She admitted to smoking the night before.) They add another charge: DUI.

I think she should be charged with the hit and run. But I’m not sure about the DUI. I don’t think her smoking pot caused what happened that day and therefore is not a relevant charge.

Just my $.02.

I agree with you on this one. DUI means actually under the influence. What has happened with the case since?