Felony DUI Lawyer in Denver
Legal Veteran Serving the Accused in Metro Denver and the Front Range
A felony DUI case carries far greater exposure than a misdemeanor impaired-driving charge. In addition to the usual DUI issues, these cases often involve prior-conviction evidence, sentencing questions, and higher stakes for your freedom, license, and future.
Because the consequences can be severe, it is important to evaluate the traffic stop, the testing, the prior-conviction record, and the prosecution’s charging theory as early as possible.
Law Offices of M. Colin Bresee represents clients facing felony DUI allegations in Denver and the surrounding metro area, including Jefferson, Douglas, Arapahoe, and El Paso Counties. Attorney Bresee has been in practice since 1992 and brings prior prosecutorial experience to the defense of these cases.
You can discuss your felony DUI investigation, arrest, or charge directly with Attorney Bresee in a virtual or office consultation for guidance and options.
Call (970) 614-0913 or reach us online to schedule a free initial consultation with our Denver felony DUI attorney, available 24/7.
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Felony DUI Penalties in Colorado
Colorado does not use a short lookback period for determining whether a fourth DUI-related offense may be charged as a felony, so older prior convictions still matter.
A class 4 felony DUI conviction can lead to prison, probation, mandatory parole, fines, and other court-ordered conditions, depending on the sentence imposed.
Department of Corrections (State Prison) Sentence
If a judge determines that state prison is the most appropriate setting given the facts of the case, the standard statutory range includes:
- Prison time: Two to six years in a state correctional facility.
- Aggravated prison time: If the prosecution can prove "extraordinary aggravating circumstances," a judge can double the maximum sentence, extending it up to 12 years in prison.
- Mandatory parole: Three years of continuous supervised parole upon release.
- Fines: Discretionary fines ranging anywhere from $2,000 up to $500,000.
- Alternative Felony Probation & Mandatory Jail Guidelines
- Judges may sentence a felony DUI defendant to probation instead of prison in some cases. If probation is imposed, Colorado law requires one of two county jail options: at least 90 to 180 days in county jail, or at least 120 days to two years through an authorized alternative sentencing program if available.
- Standard jail stay: If the court chooses the standard county jail probation option, the sentence must include at least 90 days and no more than 180 days in county jail.
- Alternative sentencing option: If available through the county, the court may instead require at least 120 days and up to two years in an authorized alternative sentencing program.