Baby DUI – formally known as Underage Drinking and Driving, C.R.S. 42-4-1301 (2)(d)(I) – is charged in Fort Collins, Colorado, when a person under 21 drinks and drives. Given that Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University / CSU and the city was named the “drunkest” city in Colorado, Baby DUI charges are not uncommon. That does not mean, however, that these charges are not costly. If your child has been charged with Underage Drinking and Driving, they could face penalties imposed by both the Larimer County Courts and CSU. Don’t wait to give us a call today – representation by a top Fort Collins DUI / DWAI lawyer is key to protecting your child’s future.
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Underage Drinking and Driving, C.R.S. 42-4-1301 (2)(d)(I) at the Larimer County Courts
Underage Drinking and Driving, C.R.S. 42-4-1301 (2)(d)(I), is defined as follows at the Larimer County Court:
What is the BAC Level for Baby DUI in Fort Collins?
Colorado law defines the Blood Alcohol Content / BAC level for Baby DUI in Fort Collins as “at least 0.02 but not more than 0.05.” This is a much lower threshold than Driving While Ability Impaired / DWAI, where the BAC is between 0.51 and 0.79. The BAC for a Driving Under the Influence / DUI charge is 0.08 or greater.
While this threshold for being charged with Underage Drinking and Driving is much lower, it also means that a person’s first Baby DUI charge comes with much fewer penalties. Baby DUI is a class A traffic infraction – DUI and DWAI are unclassified misdemeanors – and is punishable by community service and mandatory alcohol education.
Call the Top Larimer County DUI / DWAI Lawyers Today
If your child has been charged with Underage Drinking and Driving, don’t wait to call the top Larimer County DUI / DWAI lawyers today. Penalties for Baby DUI may be substantially lower than those for DUI or DWAI, but they can still jeopardize your child’s future – especially if they are a CSU student. Call us today, and we can represent your child at the Larimer County Courts to ensure the best possible outcome and protect their future.
Has your child been charged with Underage Drinking and Driving? Help them to be smart, and exercise their right to remain silent. They should never discuss their case with CSU Campus Police, Fort Collins Police, or the Larimer County Sheriff. Then call 970-658-0007 to discuss your child’s case with a top criminal defense lawyer from the O’Malley Law Office today. Together, we can protect your future.
The location for the Larimer County Courthouse is 201 Laporte Avenue, Fort Collins, Colorado. We’ll see you there!
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