In one of the following situations, impaired drivers in Colorado may be subject to charges: one involving your driving status and the DMV and another involving courtroom DUI fines.

As you might already know, in Colorado, you are prohibited from driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or a combination of both.

Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) refers to the percentage of alcohol in a person’s bloodstream and can be measured accurately within 30-70 minutes after drinking. 

IF YOUR PRIOR IS WITHIN THE PAST 5 YEARS, then by Colorado law, you must serve a minimum of ten (10) days in jail, and that sentence can be up to one year. 

Even if it’s your first offense, a Colorado DUI can significantly affect how you live your life from now on. No matter the outcome of your trial, your arrest will appear (at least temporarily) on your permanent record. 

A conviction for a first-time DUI in Colorado will result in a misdemeanor criminal record. In many cases, an adult cannot have their DUI expunged or their criminal record sealed.