A first DWAI is treated as less severe than a first DUI. Under C.R.S. § 42-4-1307(4)(a), it carries 2 to 180 days in county jail, a fine of $200 to $500, and 24 to 48 hours of useful public service, none of which triggers an automatic administrative license revocation the way a DUI conviction does. It still carries mandatory alcohol education and a permanent record, and it adds 8 points to your driving record, which can trigger a suspension separately if points accumulate.
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.
