Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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."

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

In Denver, 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.

Question 4

Who prosecutes DUI Third Offense charges in Denver?

Accepted Answer

DUI Third Offense charges in Denver are prosecuted by the 2nd Judicial District Attorney's Office, the elected District Attorney for the 2nd Judicial District.

Question 5

What judicial district covers DUI Third Offense cases in Denver?

Accepted Answer

Denver falls within the 2nd Judicial District, and DUI Third Offense cases there are heard in the Denver County Court & District Court.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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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