In Driving Under the Influence and Driving While Ability Impaired cases in Greeley and throughout Colorado, a person’s Blood Alcohol Content / BAC makes all the difference in their case. Whether the defendant is charged with DUI or DWAI often comes down to several different factors, including their BAC at the time that they drove. Additionally, a high BAC of 0.15 or greater can mean Persistent Drunk Driver designation, which comes with even more consequences. If you have been charged with DWAI or DUI, it is imperative that you act quickly. Don’t wait, and call our top Greeley DUI lawyers today to discuss your case.
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The BAC for DUI in Colorado: 0.08
Driving Under the Influence, C.R.S. 42-4-1301
The BAC for DUI in Colorado is 0.08. What this means is that if you are pulled over for drinking and driving and your BAC is 0.08 or higher, you will be charged with DUI Per Se. In other words, even if you can drive reasonably well after you’ve had a few beers, you’ll still be charged with Driving Under the Influence, C.R.S. 42-4-1301. However, you can still be charged with DUI if your BAC is under 0.08 if your ability to drive is “substantially” impaired by alcohol, marijuana, or another substance.
Persistent Drunk Driver Designation in Greeley: 0.15 or Higher
Additionally, you can also be designated a Persistent Drunk Driver in Greeley if you have a BAC of 0.15 or higher. This can happen even if it’s your first DUI. If you are designated a Persistent Drunk Driver, you will temporarily lose your Colorado driver’s license, and must complete the following to have it reinstated:
- Complete a Level II Alcohol Education and Treatment. This program must be approved by the Colorado Behavioral Health Administration.
- Have an ignition interlock device installed in your car, which must remain there for 1 year. If you refused the express consent test, it must stay there for 2 years.
- Get an SR-22 insurance policy rider. SR-22 requires your insurance provider to notify the Weld County Court if you let your insurance policy lapse or you cancel it.
The BAC for DWAI in Weld County: 0.051 – 0.079
Driving While Ability Impaired, C.R.S. 42-4-1301
Many people know that the BAC for DUI in Colorado is 0.08, but many do not know that they can still be charged with DWAI in Weld County if their BAC is 0.051 – 0.079. Generally, Driving While Ability Impaired, C.R.S. 42-4-1301 is charged when alcohol consumption has impaired your ability to drive “to the slightest degree.” Like DUI, however, you can still be charged with DWAI if your BAC is 0.051 – 0.079, even if you can drive pretty well after you’ve had a bit of alcohol.
Call the Top Greeley DUI Lawyers Today
If you have been charged with Driving Under the Influence or Driving While Ability Impaired, take your first step to protect your future and call the top Greeley DUI lawyers today. Our experienced attorneys understand that DUI cases can be complicated, and BAC is just one factor in your specific case. We will examine your case from every angle, represent you fiercely at the Weld County Court, and secure the best possible outcome in your case. We may even be able to help you avoid the mandatory Weld County Jail sentence, depending on the specifics of your case. Don’t wait, and give us a call today.
If you have been charged with DUI or DWAI for drinking and driving, remember to always be smart and exercise your right to remain silent. Do not talk to the Greeley Police or Weld County Sheriff about your case at any point. Then contact our top Greeley DUI lawyers today by calling (970) 616-6009 to discuss your case. Together, we can protect your future.
The location for the Weld County Court is 901 9th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado. We’ll see you there!
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