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DUI Third Offense

A third DUI in Colorado carries an enhanced mandatory minimum jail sentence and an extended license revocation, and is a predicate toward felony DUI on a fourth offense.

Frequently asked questions

Am I definitely going to prison, or is there still any way to get probation on something like this?

Right Law Group's guide explains: "you face a mandatory 60-day minimum jail sentence that cannot be suspended , automatic designation as a "Persistent Drunk Driver," and potentially a five-year license revocation under the habitual traffic offender statute."

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Can't they just give me a bigger fine and community service on a third one instead of actual jail time?

Right Law Group's guide explains: "Jail: 60 days to 1 year (mandatory 60-day minimum, no electronic monitoring or house arrest allowed)"

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How are DUI Third Offense cases handled in the Combined Court?

DUI Third Offense cases in Aurora are handled by the Arapahoe County Combined Court, which sits in the 18th Judicial District. As a combined court, it hears both county-court and district-court matters.

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So is a third DUI automatically a felony in Colorado, or does it depend on the circumstances?

Right Law Group's guide explains: "While a third DUI remains a misdemeanor (not a felony), Colorado courts treat repeat offenders harshly."

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What judicial district covers DUI Third Offense cases?

Adams County falls within the 17th Judicial District, and DUI Third Offense cases there are heard in the Adams County Justice Center.

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Where are DUI Third Offense cases heard?

DUI Third Offense cases connected to Adams County are heard in the Adams County Justice Center, part of the 17th Judicial District.

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Which court hears DUI Third Offense charges, the county court or the district court?

In Denver County, DUI Third Offense charges are handled through the Denver County Court & District Court, part of the 2nd Judicial District. Misdemeanor-level matters are heard on the county-court side and felony-level matters on the district-court side of the same courthouse.

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Who prosecutes DUI Third Offense charges?

DUI Third Offense charges in Adams County are prosecuted by the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office, the elected District Attorney for the 17th Judicial District.

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Penalties

  • County Jail Time (1 to 3 days)one to three days
  • DARP – Driving After Revocation Prohibited30–90 days jail · $3,000 minimum fine
  • DUI FineUp to $1,000 (1st); up to $1,500 (2nd/3rd); up to $500,000 (4th+)
  • Fourth DUI Felony
  • Habitual Traffic Offender (HTO) Designation5 years (additional, on top of standard 2-year revocation)
  • Ignition Interlock Devicetwo years
  • Mandatory 60-Day Jail Sentence60 days minimum, up to 1 year
  • Persistent drunk driver label

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