New Canaan, Connecticut DUI Defense Attorneys Will Work Hard for You
Connecticut Criminal Defense Law Firm Focuses on DUI Defense
A DUI charge in Connecticut will trigger two separate cases: a criminal case in which the defendant is prosecuted for driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and a Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles hearing following an automatic suspension of driving privileges. Anyone seeking to avoid the automatic suspension of driving privileges after a Connecticut DUI arrest must request a hearing within seven days.
Connecticut has stiff mandatory penalties for those convicted of driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI), even for first time offenders.
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/or community service
- Monetary fines, bail bond, and court costs
- Cost of mandatory alcohol education program
Connecticut DUI cases are usually defensible, and retaining an experienced DUI defense attorney is one of the first things you should do following an arrest. The attorneys at Mark M. Kratter, LLC, have been successfully defending Connecticut citizens against DUI charges since 1993, and would welcome the chance to review your case and provide options. Contact our DUI defense law firm online or call 203-678-8135 to set up a free initial consultation today.
