How Long Does THC Stay Detectable for DUI Cases in Illinois? Combs Waterkotte attorney Joshua Boardman discusses everything you need to know about Illinois DUI criminal charges, including first-time DUI, second DUI, Illinois DUI laws, DUI defense strategies, CDL DUI charges, and more.
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Interview Transcript
Scott Michael Dunn: How long does THC stay detectable for DUI cases in Illinois?
Joshua Boardman: Yes, so without getting into too much scientific nuance or the body’s ability to break it down. I mean, it depends on the quantity that’s ingested, but it can be days, it can be weeks. I mean, people can show THC in their system, you know, 3 weeks after or even longer through different types of testing. But I would say a general answer to our clients is days to weeks.
