I don’t know about you, but I have seen a couple of close calls when it comes to ambulances. In fact, I have been in one myself. When an Ambulance is running a red light at full speed, it’s a wonder there are more Ambulance involved traffic accidents in Weld County. Now don’t get me wrong, I understand the need for emergency vehicles to get to their intended destination as fast as possible. It can just be very dangerous. However, today’s blog story doesn’t seem to fit the dangerous scenario. An ambulance was fully stopped at a red light, when a woman coming from behind rear ended it. The woman claimed she was unable to stop in time and therefore hit the emergency vehicle. The ambulance was transporting an injured party, but no one inside the ambulance was injured by the accident. When police ran the woman’s information, it was discovered she was driving on a suspended license and was arrested for Driving Under Restraint.
Weld County Driving Under Restraint (DUR) Attorney – What is the Definition?
The Colorado Law definition of Driving Under Restraint in Weld, Morgan, and Logan County – C.R.S 42-2-138 – is:
(b) Upon a second or subsequent conviction under paragraph (a) of this subsection (1) within five years after the first conviction thereunder, in addition to any penalty imposed pursuant to said paragraph (a) of this subsection (1), except as may be permitted by section 42-2-132.5, the defendant shall not be eligible to be issued a driver’s or minor driver’s license or extended any driving privilege in this state for a period of three years after such second or subsequent conviction.
Have you been charged with Driving Under Restraint (DUR)? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Have you been charged with Driving Under Restraint (DUR)? Contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office to defend you today!
Greeley DUR Defense Attorney – What is the Potential Penalty for this Crime?
As a traffic misdemeanor in Greeley, Windsor, and Berthoud, Driving Under Restraint is punishable by up to 6 months in the Weld County Jail and $500 in fines. However, if the license was suspended or revoked due to a DUI or DWAI conviction, the penalties are greater. In this case, the punishment would be incarceration in the Morgan County Jail for up to a year and not more than $1,000 in fines. What may seem like a small traffic infraction, can actually have very adverse effects on your life.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Driving Under Restraint, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best Greeley criminal defense lawyers from the O’Malley Law Office at 979-616-6009 to schedule a free consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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