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• Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante: Being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) has serious consequences, which increase dramatically with subsequent charges and convictions. A conviction of a first DUI could result in a fine and jail time. You could face the loss of your license for a period of time and be required to attend drug and alcohol education classes. Second and third offenses could have longer license suspension periods, higher fines, more jail time, and other serious consequences. If you were involved in an accident while driving drunk, or if you were under 21, additional penalties could apply. This makes it critical to have an experienced DUI lawyer who is able to help you navigate the criminal and administrative legal systems.
• Williams and Barber: In an effort to combat driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs, Connecticut has strong DUI laws with stiff penalties and mandatory sentences. DUI is a serious charge that can result in license suspicion, thousands of dollars in fines, and jail time.
• John Williams: If you have been charged with a crime in state or federal court, it is vital that you contact a highly competent defense lawyer as soon as possible. Certain vital constitutional rights and pre-trial rights need to be preserved in the first 24 hours after arrest. Many cases are made or broken because of the quick response of the defense lawyer. Therefore, the sooner you are represented by counsel, the better your chances of successfully resolving criminal charges will be.
• Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante: The consequences of a misdemeanor or felony conviction are serious, and may include fines and incarceration.
• Bohonnon Law Office: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
• Diane Polan:

  You've Got Rights!

  You do not have to answer questions from a police officer or any FBI or other law enforcement agent. You have a constitutional right to "remain silent".

  If a police officer, FBI agent, or other law enforcement officer asks you questions, you do not have to answer. Talk to a lawyer before you answer any questions or give any information.

  If the police, FBI, or other law enforcement officer comes to your door, you do not have to let them in unless they have a search warrant. It is safest not to even open the door. Ask the officer to slip his card under the door and say that you will have your attorney contact the officer.

  The police are allowed to lie to you when questioning you. The Supreme Court has decided that lying to people is allowed in a criminal investigation. Police officers are trained in psychological techniques to get a person to make a statement. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE AN ATTORNEY WITH YOU DURING ALL QUESTIONING. Insist on your rights. Even if the police officer has not read you the "Miranda" warnings, you should probably not talk to her or him or answer questions without an attorney.

• Jacos, Jacobs & Shannon: The crime of drunk driving is generally defined in two ways: (1) having a blood alcohol content above the limit set by law, or (2) driving under the influence of alcohol. To find a person guilty under the first definition, a jury must be convinced beyond a reasonable doubt that the person's blood alcohol content (BAC) exceeded a certain amount. In most states the legal limit is .08 percent. Therefore, if it is proved that the person's BAC at the time of the incident was .08 percent or greater, he or she can be convicted of drunk driving, regardless of how much alcohol was actually consumed. In contrast, the second definition does not refer to any particular BAC. It focuses on the driving behavior of the person; if it is impaired by the person's consumption of alcohol, he or she can be found guilty of drunk driving. Instead of presenting evidence of the BAC to a jury, the prosecution seeking a conviction under this definition generally presents testimony about the person's driving and consumption of alcohol. A police officer will often describe the impaired driving that lead him to pull the person over and the person's ability (or lack thereof) to perform field sobriety tests, such as walking a straight line. Evidence is also usually presented concerning the person's consumption of alcohol and if the jury then concludes that the prosecution has met its burden of proof, it will convict the person of drunk driving. A susceptible person may exhibit impaired driving after one drink and therefore be convicted of drunk driving.
• William Palmieri: The crime of drunk driving is generally defined in two ways: (1) having a blood alcohol content above the limit set by law, or (2) driving under the influence of alcohol.
• Williams & Pattis: Evidence of a criminal defendant's prior crimes or convictions may be relevant in a proceeding for a subsequent offense.
• Paul Carty: The Fourth Amendment prohibition against unreasonable searches and seizures generally requires police officers to obtain a warrant based upon probable cause before performing an arrest. Intended to protect against unreasonable searches and arbitrary arrests, the warrant requirement has traditionally been strictly enforced to prevent violations of constitutional privacy interests. However, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that an officer may arrest an individual without a warrant if there is probable cause to believe that the offender has committed even a very minor criminal offense in the officer's presence.
• Jacobs, Grudberg, Belt & Dow: If you believe you may be charged with a crime, or have been charged with a crime, you should consult with an attorney immediately. The consequences of a misdemeanor or felony conviction are extremely serious, and may include large fines and incarceration. Should you be charged with a crime, our criminal lawyers will be able to determine whether you are eligible for a pretrial diversion program, which may enable you to avoid having a criminal record.