Arapahoe County DUI Attorney

Penalties for DUI in Colorado

Individuals facing criminal charges from DUI are typically very curious about the penalties they might face if convicted. Arapahoe DUI lawyer Chris Cessna handles all types of DUI cases in Colorado and can give you a better idea of your possible penalties after carefully examining your case. Every DUI case is different, and the exact penalties will depend on a number of different factors. In simple DUI cases, penalties will depend on such things as the driver’s BAC and whether or not they have any previous DUI convictions on their record. In cases where victims are injured or killed by DUI, like vehicular homicide and vehicular assault cases, the penalties will depend on the extent of the victim’s injuries as well as the driver’s BAC and criminal record.

1st DUI Offense

• 48 to 96 hours of community service
• $300-$1,000 in fines
• Up to 1 year in jail

2nd DUI Offense

• 60 to 120 hours of community service
• $500-$1,500
• 10 days to 1 year in jail

DWAI with prior DUI

• 52 to 104 hours of community service
• $450-$1,200 in fines
• 60 days to 1 year in jail

1st DWAI Offense

• 24 to 48 hours of community service
• $100-$500 in fines
• Up to 180 days in jail

2nd DWAI Offense

• 48 to 96 hours of community service
• $300-$1,000 in fines
• 5 days to 1 year in jail

2nd DWAI Offense with prior DUI

• 52 to 104 hours of community service
• $400-$1,200 in fines
• 6 days to 1 year in jail

The above penalties are simply an estimate of what you might face if convicted of a DUI offense in Arapahoe County, so if you want a more specific idea of what you may be sentenced to, you should schedule a consultation today.