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Understanding DUI: What You Need to Know About Driving Under the Influence

Driving under the influence (DUI) is an extremely serious offense that can generate really serious legal, financial, and personal penalties. However, in Eagle County, Colorado, law enforcement has no tolerance for DUI cases for public safety. The implications of a DUI charge and how to contend with them can make a person understand the grip involved.

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Understanding DUI: What You Need to Know About Driving Under the Influence

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  1. Understanding DUI: What You Need to Know About Driving Under the Influence Driving under the influence (DUI) is an extremely serious offense that can generate really serious legal, financial, and personal penalties. However, in Eagle County, Colorado, law enforcement has no tolerance for DUI cases for public safety. The implications of a DUI charge and how to contend with them can make a person understand the grip involved. What Qualifies as a DUI? It happens when you drive a car with a blood alcohol concentration of at least 0.08%. Even a lower BAC can lead to charges, however, if the driver appears to be visibly impaired. Drug-related impairment also falls under DUI laws, whether that drug is a prescription or recreational drug. For instance, field sobriety tests, breathalyzers, and blood tests may all be used to determine an officer’s level of impairment. Penalties for DUI Convincing a DUI in Eagle County, Colorado could have very serious repercussions. They may require an offending substance abuse evaluation, resulting in mandatory education or treatment programs. Furthermore, DUI charges usually include probation with requirements such as special check-in with an officer and following strict guidelines alcohol

  2. How a DUI Attorney Can Help When you are charged with a DUI, a skilled attorney is required. A DUI lawyer will look at evidence, question the validity of field sobriety tests, and negotiate for dropped penalties. In some cases, the lawyers will provide you with alternative sentencing options such as probation, alcohol education programs, or even case dismissal. Tips for Preventing a DUI It is always better to prevent a DUI. If you’re going to drink, designate a driver ahead of time, use rideshare, or stay overnight rather than drive. What you choose to do now, can save you the consequences of a DUI conviction.DUI laws were designed to protect the driver and the pedestrian. By understanding these laws and getting out ahead of impaired driving we can save lives. If you or someone you know needs help with a DUI case, it’s important to seek legal assistance immediately to have a major effect on the case outcome. CONTACT US 970.926.6556 info@howardandassociates.co

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