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The "statute of limitations" is the time the prosecutor has to file charges - so it sounds like charges were filed, you plead guilty to something and didn't do everything you were supposed to. So it is not a 'statute of limitations' problem. There are two issues in Colorado - one whether there is a warrant outstanding for your arrest for not complying with the sentence (it may have been removed due to age of the case) and (2) if Colorado has put a 'hold' on your drivers license for failing to fully resolve the DUI case.  If Colorado has put a hold on your license, the only way to have it released, so you could get a valid license in another state, would be to check with the Colorado DMV and see what they need you to do in order to release the hold. It could invovle just paying money, or it could require that you prove completion of an alcohol program, maybe have an Interlock device for two years, etc. You can contact Colorado DMV or check your CO DMV driving record online if you like, or hire a lawyer to do that and advise you of what you need to do. I'd be happy to help if you like. 

If no chemical test was administered either via blood or breath analysis, the DMV will hold a hearing to determine whether you refused such testing. In Colorado, you must consent to a blood or breath test if there is suspicion of drunk driving. If the DMV determines that you refused such testing, then they can suspend your driving privilege. The length of the suspension is generally 1 year but could be longer based on your driving history.

You really need to get the police reports from your case and then sit down with a lawyer to review it to give you a detailed explanation of the process and any defenses you have.  Then a discussion of mitigating things you can do (entry into the alcohol program is a good start).  Remember the drivers license issue (involving the Interlock) and what happens in Court are separate processes. With a BAC of .198 you are very close to required jail time even on a first offense. I am not clear from your statement about whether the .198 is the “PBT” result from the handheld breathalyzer on the roadside or the official result from the blood test or Intoxilyzer (plugged into the wall).   Do at least a consultation (1 hour review of your case) with a lawyer even if you don’t hire one to handle the whole case. It should cost an hour of the lawyers hourly rate.