Colorado DUI Penalties
Experienced Defense From Our DUI Attorney In Denver
In Colorado, you can be charged with two different types of alcohol-related driving offenses: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs (DUI) and Driving While Ability is Impaired (DWAI). If you’ve been arrested and charged with either offense, you’re going to need an experienced and aggressive Denver DUI lawyer to represent your case.
Colorado law is very strict when it comes to convicting DUI and DWAI offenses. Without skilled legal representation, you may find yourself facing severe legal penalties and a detrimental mark on your criminal record. At Fife Luneau, P.C., our Denver DUI attorneys can advocate on your behalf and defend your rights in court.
Have you been charged with a DUI? Call Fife Luneau, P.C. today at (720) 408-7130 or contact us online to avoid the harsh DUI penalties in Colorado!
Colorado DUI Laws
In Colorado, you can be charged with a DUI or a DWAI based on your blood alcohol concentration level (BAC). Per the state’s DWAI law, a 0.05% BAC level indicates that you are not mentally or physically capable of safely operating a vehicle. If you’re arrested on a DWAI charge, you may be facing a misdemeanor conviction and severe legal penalties. If your BAC level is at 0.08% or higher, you are driving above Colorado’s “legal limit” and may be charged with a DUI.
Administrative DUI Penalties
Administrative penalties are separate from criminal penalties and can impact your legal ability to drive in the future. It’s important to note that the Division of Motor Vehicles has the legal authority to suspend your license and charge you fees based on your current offense and any prior convictions. You have 7 days to request a DMV hearing if you want to challenge your license suspension.
What are the Penalties for a DUI in Colorado?
- 1st Offense
- Up to 1 year in jail
- $600-$1,000 fine
- 8 points on your DMV record
- License suspension for 9 months
- 48-96 hours of public service
- 2nd Offense
- Up to 1 year in jail
- $600-$1,500 fine
- 8 points on your DMV record
- License suspension for 1 year
- 48-120 hours of public service
- Ignition interlock device for 2 years
- 3rd Offense
- Up to 1 year in jail
- $600-$1,500 fine
- 12 points on your DMV record
- License suspension for 2 years
- 48-120 hours of public service
- Ignition interlock device for 2 years
- DUI with a Previous DWAI
- Up to 1 year in jail
- $800-$1,200 fine
- 8 points on your DMV record
- 52-104 hours of public service
What are the Penalties for a DWAI in Colorado?
- 1st Offense
- Up to 1 year in jail
- $200-$500 fine
- 8 points on your DMV record
- 24-48 hours of public service
- 2nd Offense
- Up to 1 year in jail
- $600-$1,500 fine
- 8 points on your DMV record
- License suspension for 1 year
- 48-120 hours of public service
- Ignition interlock device for 2 years
- 3rd Offense
- Up to 1 year in jail
- $600-$1,500 fine
- 8 points on your DMV record
- License suspension for 2 years
- 48-120 hours of public service
- Ignition interlock device for 2 years
- DWAI with a Previous DUI
- Up to 1 year in jail
- $900-$1,500 fine
- 8 points on your DMV record
- 56-112 hours of public service
Is a DUI a Felony in Colorado?
A DUI or DWAI charge can become a Colorado Class 4 Felony if you have 3 prior DUI/DWAI convictions or are charged with vehicular homicide or assault. If you are convicted, you may be facing 2-6 years in prison, 3 years of mandatory parole, and could pay fines up to $500,000.
Contact Our Denver DUI Lawyers Today
Being arrested for a DUI or DWAI charge can be overwhelming without a skilled litigator to defend your case. If you require legal representation, look no further than the experienced and trial-tested Denver DUI attorneys at Fife Luneau, P.C. We work tirelessly to protect the rights of our clients, and because we aren’t afraid to go the distance, we have successfully represented thousands of DUI cases in Colorado.
Contact Fife Luneau, P.C. today to schedule a FREE consultation with our Denver DUI lawyers!
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