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DUI Third Offense defense in Littleton, Colorado

Court: Arapahoe County Combined Court, Centennial. Prosecuted by the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office. 18th Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Castle Rock.

About this charge

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.

About Littleton courts

Court: Arapahoe County Combined Court, Centennial. Prosecuted by the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office. 18th Judicial District. Nearest Right Law Group office: Castle Rock.

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
  • SR-22 Filing3 years post-reinstatement
  • SR-22 Insurance (High-Risk Certificate)3–5 years · $2,000–$5,000/year in premium increases

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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 Littleton 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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Who prosecutes DUI Third Offense charges?

DUI Third Offense charges in Littleton are prosecuted by the 18th Judicial District Attorney's Office, the elected District Attorney for the 18th Judicial District.

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What judicial district covers DUI Third Offense cases?

Littleton falls within the 18th Judicial District, and DUI Third Offense cases there are heard in the Arapahoe County Combined Court.

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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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