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 |