Over Memorial Day weekend, famous golfer Tiger Woods was arrested for Driving Under the Influence. The golfer claims it was not alcohol, but prescription medication that caused his impairment, which he was not expecting. He had mixed medications given to him by his doctors and it strongly affected him. While no official reports have been released regarding whether there was alcohol or other drugs in his system, Tiger has issued a statement taking responsibility for his actions.
Greeley DUI Lawyer: What is the Definition of Driving Under the Influence of Prescription Drugs?
The Colorado law definition of Driving Under the Influence – C.R.S. 42-4-1301 – is:
Even though Driving Under the Influence is most closely related to alcohol impaired driving, based on the statute, driving under the influence of one or more drugs can also be charged as a DUI or DUID (Driving Under the Influence of Drugs) in Weld, Morgan, and Logan County.
Driving Under the Influence and Express Consent
When you get a Colorado driver’s license, you have automatically agreed to express consent – giving a breath or blood sample upon an arrest for an alcohol or drug driving related crime. This does not mean that you have to blow into the breathalyzer during roadside tests (before an arrest), but if a Greeley, Fort Morgan, or Sterling Police officer finds probable cause to arrest you for suspicion of drunk driving, then you must submit the sample or face a lengthy automatic license revocation. This is why we do not recommend participating in the voluntary roadside tests an officer may ask you to complete. They are subjective and you don’t want to help officers find probable cause reasons to arrest you.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Drinking and Driving or Driving Under the Influence, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best Greeley DUI attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 today. Together, we can protect your future.
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