A persistent drunk driver (PDD) designation, defined under C.R.S. § 42-1-102(68.5), attaches when a driver tests at a BAC of 0.15 or higher, refuses chemical testing, has two or more prior alcohol-related convictions or license revocations, or continues driving after a restraint has already been imposed for an alcohol-related offense. It brings additional mandatory consequences on top of the standard DUI penalties: extended alcohol education and treatment, a longer ignition interlock requirement, and closer ongoing monitoring by the state.
What to do next
If you’re facing this in Colorado, call Mile High Legal at (720) 853-5779 for a free consultation. The earlier a defense attorney gets involved, the more options are usually still on the table.
