Boulder City Constable Arrested for DUI
Two weeks ago, the chief constable of Boulder City was arrested for breaking Nevada DUI law and other traffic matters after allegedly careening his duty-vehicle into a light pole near Utah and Seventh streets. The Boulder City Police Department claims that the constable then left the scene of the crash on foot. He was later arrested in a nearby residence after reportedly failing field sobriety tests.
Nevada DUI law makes it a crime to operate a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. It’s automatically illegal to drive with a BAC of .08 or more whether or not you’re operating the vehicle safely. If a cop suspects you of driving under the influence, he/she will pull you over, ask you a series of questions and ask you to perform field sobriety tests such as standing on one foot and walking in a straight line.
Violating Nevada DUI law is a misdemeanor as long as no one gets hurt, and penalties usually include a six-month suspended jail sentence, a victim impact panel, DUI school and fines. However, a third DUI in seven years is charged as a felony. Drunk driving accidents resulting in injury or death may be charged as a felony as well.
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