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Woman Comes to Court Drunk for DUI Sentencing

Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is charged in Loveland and Fort Collins when a person is accused of operating a vehicle while having alcohol in their system to the point it affects their ability to safely operate the vehicle. An attorney was recently sentenced on her third DUI in Colorado, but the sentencing was anything but routine. According to the report, the judge suspected that the woman was drunk at her court appearance. She was required to submit a PBT and her results were a .324. As a result, the judge sentenced her to three days of straight time in jail on top of her work release and probation sentence.

What is Driving Under the Influence in Larimer County?

Located under Title 42 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the crime of Driving Under the Influence – C.R.S. 42-4-1301 – is defined in Larimer County as:

Further, the definition of the phrase ‘Driving Under the Influence’ is:

The consumption of alcohol or drugs, or combination, must render the person SUBSTANTIALLY INCAPABLE of safely operating a vehicle.

Fort Collins Penalty for Driving Under the Influence: The Number of DUIs Matter!

There are strict sentencing guidelines for DUI / DWAI convictions depending on the number of offenses. Here’s the breakdown of DUI penalties in Fort Collins and Loveland:

• 1^st Offense DWAI: 2 days – 180 days in the Larimer County Jail
• 1^st Offense DUI: 5 days – 1 year in the Larimer County Jail
• 1^st Offense DUI or DWAI with BAC of .20 or higher: 10 days – 1 year in the Larimer County Jail
• 2^nd Offense DUI or DWAI: 10 consecutive days – 1 year in the Larimer County Jail
• 3^rd Offense DUI or DWAI: 60 consecutive days – 1 year in the Larimer County Jail
• 4^th or subsequent DUI or DWAI: 2 – 6 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections (charged as a felony)

On top of the jail component, each level has a specific range for required community service hours and fines.

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 DUI defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule a free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.

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