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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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The holiday season is a busy time filled with shopping, year-end work events, and parties with family and friends. Every year, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, Connecticut police officers work to reduce the prevalence of holiday drunk driving trage…
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The defendant’s performance on Field Sobriety Tests is often a key piece of evidence in a drunk driving case. Police officers commonly use these roadside tests to assess whether a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. While police and…
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In Connecticut, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher or while you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you are charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), you face serious…
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