Drunk Driving Sentencing
Generally, a first DUI or DWAI conviction will not land you in jail. On the other hand, a fourth conviction could very likely result in the maximum one year jail sentence. The chart below shows the minimum and maximum sentences under Colorado law for drunk driving convictions:
| Offense |
Prior Offenses |
Mandatory Jail |
Maximum Jail |
Possible Fines |
Community Service |
| DWAI |
None |
None |
180 days |
$100 to $500 |
24 to 48 hours |
| DWAI |
DWAI |
5 days |
1 year |
$300 to $1000 |
48 to 96 hours |
| DWAI |
DUI |
6 days |
1 year |
$400 to $1200 |
52 to 104 hours |
| DUI |
None |
None |
1 year |
$300 to $1000 |
48 to 96 hours |
| DUI |
DWAI |
7 days |
1 year |
$450 to $1500 |
56 to 112 hours |
| DUI |
DUI |
10 days |
1 year |
$500 to $1500 |
60 to 120 hours |
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