Implied Consent Laws in Connecticut

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Under state law, Connecticut motorists give what is known as implied consent to be tested for drugs or alcohol when they drive a motor vehicle. It's important you understand implied consent to avoid legal issues if you are ever pulled over for suspicion of drunk driving. A DUI defense attorney like Mark Kratter, LLC can help answer any questions you may have.

Connecticut's Implied Consent Law

Connecticut's implied consent law states that if a motorist is lawfully arrested by a law enforcement officer who has probable cause to believe that he has been driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he automatically consents to taking a chemical test of his blood, breath, or urine for the purpose of determining his blood alcohol content (BAC). The test must be administered within two hours of when the suspect was driving.

Although the officer chooses which test you must take, you can lawfully refuse to take the blood test without penalty, and if you do refuse the blood test, the officer can choose to give you one of the remaining tests.

Once you have been arrested for DUI, the office must tell you that you have certain constitutional rights, including the right to speak to an attorney before taking a test. Drivers face administrative license suspension when they refuse to submit to a test or whose test results reveal an elevated blood alcohol content, or BAC, and the evidence of their refusal may be used against them in court.

Contact a Norwalk Drunk Driving Defense Law Firm Today

Do you have questions regarding Connecticut's implied consent laws and how they relate to you? Drunk driving defense attorney Mark Kratter has been representing Connecticut citizens charged with drunk driving offenses for more than two decades. Contact him online or call 203-678-8135 to set up your free initial case evaluation today.