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Mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content in Colorado

class 2 misdemeanor traffic offenseCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 42-2-129. As a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Colorado sets for that offense class. Colorado sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by C.R.S. § 42-2-129.

What is the penalty for mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content in Colorado?

Penalties for Mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison10 days to 90 daysdiscretionaryC.R.S. § 42-4-1701
Fine150 usd to 300 usddiscretionaryC.R.S. § 42-4-1701

Applies to current.

Common questions about mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content in Colorado

Is mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense in Colorado under C.R.S. § 42-2-129.

What are the penalties for mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content in Colorado?

As a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense, mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content carries 10 days to 90 days of incarceration and a fine of $150 to $300 under C.R.S. § 42-4-1701 (current).

Which Colorado statute covers mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content?

Mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content is governed by C.R.S. § 42-2-129 (Mandatory surrender of license or permit for driving under the influence or with excessive alcoholic content).

Legal terms used in this law

This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.