DUI or Driving Under the Influence in Greeley and Weld County is charged when a person operates a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. A judge was recently charged with this crime after she drove her car off the road and into a ditch. When law enforcement arrived on the scene, she admitted to being “absolutely out of her mind” and “so intoxicated.” While she refused to perform roadsides or blow into the portable PBT (which we would agree with, as we always advise our clients to not participate in any voluntary roadside activities), her statements alone were pretty damning. The judge is facing a court appearance of her own, while she will still be hearing cases from her bench.
Greeley Driving Under the Influence Attorney: Definition of DUI in Weld County
The Weld, Morgan, and Logan County, Colorado law definition of Driving Under the Influence – C.R.S. 42-4-1301(1)(a) – is:
In Colorado, when a person’s BAC is .08 or higher, they will be facing the Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge. If a BAC is .05-.079, then Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI) is charged.
Sentence for Driving Under the Influence – DUI in Erie and Evans
In Greeley, Erie, and Evans, DUI penalties depend on the number of previous offenses. Driving Under the Influence is a misdemeanor, unless there were three or more previous DUI cases. The fourth (or more) DUI would be a felony. Misdemeanor DUIs have different sentencing requirements depending on the number of previous DUIs and the person’s BAC. For more specific information specific to your situation, contact our experienced DUI attorneys to advise you on the potential penalties you are facing.