How Colorado Courts Sentence DUI Drivers Who Cause Fatal Accidents — A 2026 Guide
A fatal DUI in Colorado is a Class 3 felony carrying four to 12 years in prison. Using the 2026 Jian Bin Chen case, this guide breaks down how judges decide sentences, what separates DUI, DWAI, and reckless vehicular homicide, and how the right defense can change the outcome.