Anyone who is caught operating a motor vehicle while "under the influence" in Connecticut will be arrested and face charges. Connecticut's laws are designed to deter drivers from driving while drunk, being high on marijuana, or being impaired by prescription drugs. Connecticut laws are clear on what penalties an impaired driver will face. These penalties include not only criminal consequences, but convicted DUI drivers will also face administrative restrictions on their driving privileges through Connecticut's Department of Motor Vehicles.
If you are arrested in Connecticut on a DUI charge, you should contact a local DUI attorney immediately. A Connecticut DUI case can be time-consuming and costly if you don't have any professional legal help. A DUI attorney can help minimize any negative consequences you may face, and possibly get some of your charges reduced.
Connecticut DUI drivers can be subjected to the following consequences:
Connecticut's First Offense DUI Criminal Penalties
Connecticut's laws require that anyone convicted of a First Offense DUI must face the following penalties:
- Suspended license for 45 days with IID requirements
- DUI fine of $500 to $1000 dollars
- Jail- 48 hours mandatory minimum, with a possible sentence of up to six months OR
- Suspended six-month jail sentence with 100 hours of community service
Connecticut's First Offense DUI Administrative Penalties
- Failing or refusing to take a chemical alcohol test results in a 45 day suspension of your license
- An IID (ignition interlock device) must be installed in your vehicle for your license to be reinstated.
- If the driver is 21 or older, with a BAC (blood alcohol concentration) of least .08, the IID must be installed for six months on the first offense.
- If the driver is under 21, with a BAC of at least .02, there is a one-year minimum requirement for an IID device for a first offense.
Let an Experienced DUI Attorney Help
Being accused of a DUI in Connecticut is a serious matter, the unknown factors in your case can be overwhelming. At the Law Offices of Pat Brown, we can explain your rights, help you with your DUI case. and seek an outcome that is in your favor. Contact us today for a consultation.
