There is nothing more embarrassing than messing up and getting called out on it. But, it becomes a million times worse when you mess up with the law and the whole world gets to hear about it. That’s what happened to one man, and his attempt to cover up his criminal charge just made things much worse. According to the news report, the man, a newspaper owner himself, was pulled over and arrested for drinking and driving. The man refused to be fingerprinted or photographed because he feared that his mugshot would end up in the paper. If only that refusal had been enough. News reporters were able to obtain copies of his mugshot and printed the story a few days later. In an attempt to stay ahead of it, the man bought over 1,000 copies of the paper. At $1.25 a pop, that was some expense. Only, that seemed to backfire too. Newsstands were quickly re-stocked and the story had already been printed online for all to see. Not only that, but his response gained national attention, as most thought it humorous that the man tried to buy up all the newspapers to save his reputation. Sometimes in Larimer County, men and women get a Driving Under the Influence (DUI) charge and hope no one learns of it. That is generally the case, since a DUI or DWAI are not that significant to Fort Collins and Loveland residents.
Larimer County Driving Under the Influence Attorney: What is the Definition of DUI?
The Colorado law definition of Driving Under the Influence in Larimer, Boulder, and Grand County – C.R.S. 42-4-1301 – is:
A person’s BAC must be at .08 or above in order to be charged with Drunk Driving. If a person’s BAC is above .05 but under .08, then the lesser charge of Driving While Ability Impaired would apply.
Fort Collins Expressed Consent and DUI Attorney: What Does It Mean to Refuse Expressed Consent?
If you have a driver’s license in Fort Collins, Loveland, or Estes Park, then you have already consented to providing a blood, breath, or urine sample to the Fort Collins Police or any arresting agency. Please note, this only applies AFTER the police have probable cause to arrest you. The express consent law does not apply to the breathalyzer that a Loveland Police Officer may ask you to blow into as part of the voluntary roadside tests. Only after you have been arrested are you required to provide the sample. If you refuse, you will automatically lose your license.