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Larimer County Creates R.A.I.D. Team to Decrease Impaired Driving

DUI or Driving Under the Influence is charged in Fort Collins and Larimer County when a person is accused of operating a motor vehicle while influenced by drugs or alcohol. Larimer County is now the hub for the first team specifically formed to catch impaired drivers. The R.A.I.D (Remove All Impaired Drivers) team will consist of officers from the Loveland Police Department, Larimer County Sheriff’s Office, and Windsor Police Department. They will receive special training for drug recognition and extra funding for equipment. When these officers working, their sole focus will be stopping impaired drivers – they will not respond to other law enforcement related calls like Assaults or Domestic Violence issues.

Larimer County R.A.I.D. Team Driving Under the Influence Lawyer: Definition of DUI and DWAI

The Larimer County, Colorado law definition of Driving Under the Influence – C.R.S. 42-4-1301(1)(a) – is:

Driving While Ability Impaired – C.R.S. 42-4-1301(1)(b) – is:

The difference between these two charges is level of impairment. A person’s blood alcohol content (BAC) is what generally determines impairment. A person is considered under the influence if their BAC is a .08 or higher. A person is considered impaired if their BAC is more than .05 but less than .08.

Sentence for Driving Under the Influence and Driving While Ability Impaired

Here is a chart that outlines the potential sentences for a DUI or DWAI charge if you are caught by the R.A.I.D. Team:

If you or someone you love has been charged with DUI or DWAI, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule your free consultation today. Together, we can protect your future.

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