Drunk Driving Penalties in Connecticut
Norwalk Criminal Defense Law Firm Focuses on Drunk Driving Charges
Connecticut Drunk Driving Defense Attorney Strong Advocate for Clients
Connecticut has stiff mandatory penalties for those convicted of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI), even for first time offenders. Criminal penalties for DUI may include fines, jail or prison terms, and license suspensions. Additionally, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required by law to impose a 45-day license suspension for drivers age 21 or older convicted of DUI, and once their licenses are reinstated, they can only drive vehicles equipped with ignition interlock devices for specified lengths of time.
This is why it's imperative to consult with a DUI defense attorney as soon as possible if you are charged with driving under the influence. Mark Kratter, LLC has years of experience fighting DUI charges for his Norwalk, CT clients.
Administrative DMV Penalties for First Offenders (Over Age 21)
- License suspension for at least six months for refusing to submit to a chemical analysis test of blood, breath, or urine
- License suspension for a minimum of 90 days for driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent.
- License suspension for up to 120 days for those driving with a BAC over .16 percent
Criminal Penalties for a DUI Conviction (Over Age 21)
- First offense – license suspension for one year
- Second offense – license suspension for one year, followed by two years with an ignition interlock device
- Third offense – permanent license suspension
In addition to mandatory penalties, those arrested for DUI often also incur at least some of the following consequences:
- Towing expenses
- Lost wages
- Jail time and community service
- Monetary fines, bail bond, and court costs
- Cost of mandatory alcohol education program
Contact a Norwalk Drunk Driving Defense Lawyer Today
Are you facing some potentially stiff drunk driving penalties in Connecticut? Drunk driving defense attorney Mark Kratter has been representing those charged with drunk driving offenses for over 20 years, and will work hard to get the charges against you reduced or dropped entirely. Contact our firm online or call 203-678-8135 to schedule your free initial consultation today.
