Denver, Colorado DUI / DWAI / DWI Defense Attorneys

If convicted for drunk driving or driving while ability impaired, you face fines, jail time, and the possible suspension or revocation of your license. If you are a repeat offender, had a minor in your car at the time of your arrest, or are under the age of 21, the penalties imposed will likely be more severe. At Gerash Steiner & Toray, P.C., our attorneys ask the court to consider a reduction in charges or sentence against our client in exchange for increased community service hours and enrollment in a alcohol counseling program. While the willingness of the court to consider a reduction in charges or sentencing will depend on your driving record, taking responsibility for your actions by seeking help can help you.

If you've been arrested for drunk driving, contact DUI / DWAI lawyers at the law office of Gerash Steiner & Toray, P.C. today.

Sentencing in DUI and DWAI Convictions

While judges have some discretion in sentencing, in general, the following penalties apply in DUI and DWI convictions in the state of Colorado:

• First DUI conviction: A fine between $600 to $1,000; 5 days to 1 year in jail; between 48 and 96 hours of community service; and, 12 points against your license.
• Second DUI conviction (within 10 years of first): A fine between $1,000 and $1,500; 90 days to 1 year in jail; 60 to 120 hours of community service; and, a 1 year revocation of your driver's license.
• DUI with a previous DWAI conviction: A fine between $900 and $1,500; 70 days to 1 year in jail; 56 to 112 hours of community service; and a 1 year revocation of your license.
• First DWAI conviction: A fine between $200 and $500; 2 to 180 days in jail; 24 to 48 hours of community service; and, 8 points against your license.
• Second DWAI conviction: A fine between $600 and $1,000; 45 days to 1 year in jail; 48 to 96 hours of community service; and, a 1 year revocation of your driver's license.
• DWAI with a previous DUI conviction: A fine between $800 and $1,200; 60 days to 1 year in jail; 52 to 104 hours of community service; and, a 1 year revocation of your license.

Colorado DUI / DWAI Penalties and Ignition Interlock Devices

Colorado has joined other states in requiring people convicted for drunk driving to install an ignition interlock device on their car. An ignition interlock device operates like a breathalyzer by measuring blood alcohol content (BAC) through the breath. If your BAC is higher than .04%, your car will not start. You may also be required to periodically blow into the ignition interlock device while driving. If your BAC is measured over .04% during this time, your car will cease functioning.

Drivers are responsible for paying all costs associated with installing the device and are required to pay a monthly fee as well. Typically, installation costs run somewhere between $80 to $100, depending on what kind of car you have. Monthly fees for an ignition interlock device run between $75 and $80.

Contact DUI Defense Attorneys at Gerash Steiner & Toray, P.C. Today

A DUI conviction is a serious matter, regardless whether it's your first offense or your third arrest. As in other states, Colorado's DUI / DWAI penalties have grown more strict over the years in an attempt to keep drunk drivers off the road. If you've been arrested for drunk driving, contact DUI / DWAI defense lawyers at Gerash Steiner & Toray, P.C. today.