Fine:
You will be fined anywhere from $300 to $1,500.
Real Costs:
The State of Colorado has estimated the real costs to you, including fines, fees, insurance increases, mandated alcohol classes, and estimated attorney fees, to be at least $8866.00.
Jail:
You could be sentenced to jail from five days to one year. 10 days is common.
License Suspension:
Your license will be suspended for one year.
Community service:
You will be required to perform 48 to 96 hours of community service work.
Alcohol Education Classes:
You may have to attend alcohol education classes and therapy, based on your BAC and subsequent alcohol evaluation. Average cost: around $525.00. Education is 24 hours over 12 weeks; alcohol therapy can last 21 weeks to 13 months.
Insurance:
Assuming your insurance company doesn't drop you immediately, your insurance costs will increase at least 30%. Buying insurance through a "high-risk" agency will cost substantially more.
First-time offenders are often given a deal, such as a suspended sentence conditioned on treatment for substance abuse or attendance at drunk-driving school.
You will be fined anywhere from $300 to $1,500.
Real Costs:
The State of Colorado has estimated the real costs to you, including fines, fees, insurance increases, mandated alcohol classes, and estimated attorney fees, to be at least $8866.00.
Jail:
You could be sentenced to jail from five days to one year. 10 days is common.
License Suspension:
Your license will be suspended for one year.
Community service:
You will be required to perform 48 to 96 hours of community service work.
Alcohol Education Classes:
You may have to attend alcohol education classes and therapy, based on your BAC and subsequent alcohol evaluation. Average cost: around $525.00. Education is 24 hours over 12 weeks; alcohol therapy can last 21 weeks to 13 months.
Insurance:
Assuming your insurance company doesn't drop you immediately, your insurance costs will increase at least 30%. Buying insurance through a "high-
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