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What to Know About DUI Checkpoints in Connecticut

Connecticut law enforcement officers routinely set up DUI checkpoints, also known as “sobriety checkpoints,” to catch impaired drivers. While they are legal under Connecticut and federal law, police sometimes violate a driver’s rights at a DUI… Read More
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Commercial Driver DUI Charges in Connecticut

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) holders have demonstrated professional mastery of the skills and knowledge required to operate a commercial vehicle safely. As professional drivers, they are held to higher standards than other motorists. However,… Read More
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DUI & Commercial Driver’s Licenses

Individuals who drive trucks, buses, and other commercial vehicles are required to hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). They have demonstrated mastery of the knowledge and skills required to safely drive and operate a commercial vehicle, and h… Read More
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Can You Refuse a Breathalyzer in Connecticut?

Being stopped on suspicion of DUI is a stressful experience. In most cases, the police will ask you to take a breathalyzer or other chemical test. These tests measure the amount of alcohol in your system to determine whether you are over the legal li… Read More
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DUI Expungement in Connecticut

A DUI charge can have a long-lasting impact on your personal and professional life, leaving you with a criminal record that could affect your job prospects and create other difficulties. Fortunately, individuals who face challenges caused by a DUI co… Read More
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What Parents Should Know About Underage DUI in Connecticut

For individuals facing DUI charges in Connecticut, the consequences of a conviction can be severe and could shape your future in profound ways. For drivers under age 21, the stakes are even higher. A criminal conviction for Underage DUI could derail… Read More
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What To Expect With a First Offense DUI in Connecticut

Being charged with a DUI can be a frightening, overwhelming, and confusing experience, particularly if this is your first experience being charged with a crime. A DUI conviction carries severe consequences, even for a first offense. Penalties may inc… Read More
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How the Implied Consent Law Works in Connecticut

When a police officer suspects a driver is under the influence of alcohol, they will typically ask the driver to submit to a chemical test. Under Connecticut’s implied consent law, motorists operating a motor vehicle in the state and suspected of D… Read More
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DUI Penalties in Connecticut

In Connecticut, a person over age 21 can be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if they have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher. Someone under 21 can be charged with DUI penalties if they have a BAC of .02% or higher. Pe… Read More
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Can You Get A DUI For Marijuana?

Although marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, many states, including Connecticut, have legalized it for medicinal and recreational use. Nonetheless, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana is still illegal. Under C… Read More
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