Colorado · Colorado Revised Statutes — Title 18, Criminal Code

C.R.S. Title 18 § 18-18-412: (III) The fact that any person charged with a violation of this subsection (1) is or has been entitled to use one or more drugs under the laws of this state shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this subsection (1)

Felony

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Statute defines driving under the influence and driving while ability impaired, and establishes that vehicular homicide committed under these conditions is a class 3 or class 4 felony.

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