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Yes. Recreational cannabis legalization did not eliminate DUI liability. A driver over 21 who legally purchased cannabis at a licensed Illinois dispensary can still be charged under 625 ILCS 5/11-501 if THC blood concentration hits 5 ng/mL or if actual impairment is shown. Legality of possession and legality of driving are separate legal questions. The chicagoduilawyer.net network sees a common client pattern: consumption at home the night before, morning commute, traffic stop, blood draw still shows residual THC. Legal purchase does not shield against per se detection windows that outlast psychoactive effect.

Published July 8, 2026 | Chicago Cannabis DUI Lawyer