A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) is much more than a traffic offense. In Connecticut, a first-time DUI conviction is a misdemeanor crime with up to 6 months in jail and significant fines and fees as well as license suspension. Subsequent convictions become felonies with far more serious sentences, fines,...
Just as anyone can make a regrettable mistake, according to the U.S. justice system, everyone is entitled to a vigorous defense. If you’ve been arrested for a DUI in Connecticut, the effects of a conviction are both immediate and ongoing. Not only does a conviction mean possible jail time, fines, and the loss of...
Arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) are sadly common in Connecticut and throughout the United States. In 2021, an astonishing 13,384 fatalities occurred due to drunk drivers, amounting to approximately 1 death every 39 minutes. Connecticut alone sees an average of over 100 drunk-driving-related traffic deaths per year according to data...
Driving in Connecticut is a privilege. When a Connecticut resident gets a driver’s license, obtaining that license gives implied consent for blood alcohol testing at any time a law enforcement officer pulls them over and suspects alcohol impairment. Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is a criminal offense in Connecticut, punishable...
