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Norwalk DUI Lawyers

1. Paul, Piper: Traffic Violations Have You Been Charged With a Traffic Violation? If you have been charged with a traffic violation, the consequences could range from a fine to driver's license suspension. If you are someone who depends on your driver's license to make a living, such as a truck driver, a traffic conviction can have a serious impact on your life.
2. Kimmel & Kimmel: Alternatives to Criminal Conviction Connecticut offers several programs designed to help avoid a conviction of certain crimes, such as DUI and drug offenses. Diversionary programs such as the Alcohol Education Program (AEP), the Community Service Labor Program, and the Drug Education Program, if successfully completed, result in the DUI or drug charges being dismissed. These diversionary programs are often designed for first-time offenders. They often involve class time and community service. Eligibility depends on previous convictions or completion of a similar program in another state.
3. Kratter & Gustafson: If you have been arrested for DUI, you may think there is little benefit to hiring an attorney. There are effective defenses to charges of drunk driving, including challenges to evidence and police procedure. on. What should I do if stopped for DUI/drunk driving? If you are stopped by the police and suspected of driving while intoxicated, you will be asked to take a chemical test, such as a blood test or a breathalyzer test, to determine your blood alcohol level. In Connecticut, if you refuse to submit to the test as requested by the police officer, you may be prosecuted for drunk driving and your license may be suspended for a period of six months. Do not make any incriminating statements to the police (do not talk about any drinks you had) when you are suspected of drunk driving. Always act in a courteous and respectful manner with the investigating police officer. The police officer's testimony could have a direct bearing on your sentencing in a drunk driving case at a later time. What are the penalties for drinking and driving? Drunk driving is a serious offense in Connecticut. A convicted first-time DUI offender is ordered to pay a fine and may be sentenced to a short jail term. Suspension of his or her driver's license will usually occur as well. There are certain "programs" available to first-time offenders, which allow the defendant's punishment to be decreased under certain circumstances.
4. William Pelletreau: Just because drunk driving is a common traffic violation, doesn't mean it is not serious. Penalties can include loss of driving privileges, stiff fines, and jail sentences. The loss of your driver's license can lead to the loss of your ability to work and earn a living. Any drunk driving conviction can put your professional license in jeopardy.
5. Kimmel & Kimmel: You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.
6. >Mark Kratter: When you drink, alcohol from the drink is absorbed into your blood stream. Various tests have been designed to measure the level of alcohol in your blood. In Connecticut, if your blood alcohol level is greater than .10, you are presumed to be too intoxicated to safely operate an automobile. However, you can still be drunk even if your blood alcohol level is less than .10. Further, in Connecticut with a blood alcohol level of .07 or more you also may be considered legally impaired to drive a vehicle.