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Shelton DUI Lawyers

1. Volman Law: Connecticut is Tough on Drunk Drivers If you have been charged with drunk driving, you face the possibility of license suspension or revocation from two angles: in an administrative proceeding before the DMV and in criminal court. It's important to fight DUI charges at both levels. Talk with a lawyer as soon as possible. You must contact the DMV within 7 days after you receive your suspension notice to request a DMV hearing. A hearing will then be scheduled within 30 days to determine if your license will be suspended. DMV Suspension Periods in Connecticut Drunk Driving Charges First Offense Second Offense Three or More Prior DWIs Refusing breathalyzer or blood test 6 month suspension One year suspension 3 years suspended license Blood alcohol level of .08 or more or .02 or more if under age 21 90 day suspension 9 month suspension 2 year suspension Blood alcohol level of .16 or more 120 days suspended license 10 months suspended license 30 months suspended license Criminal Consequences of a Drunk Driving Conviction in Connecticut Drunk Driving Charge Jail Sentence Fine License Suspension First Up to 6 months in jail with a mandatory minimum of two days, OR up to 6 months of probation with 100 hours of community services $500. to $1,000. One year Second Up to 2 years, with a mandatory minimum of 120 days and probation with 100 hours of community service $1,000. to $4,000. 3 years (or until age 21) Third and Subsequent DWI Conviction Up to 3 years, with a mandatory minimum of 1 year in jail plus probation with 100 hours of community service $2,000. to $8,000. Permanent revocation of your driver's license
2. Ryan & Tyma: Administrative Hearings - License Suspension for DWI If you have been arrested charged with a DWI, you face two obstacles; the criminal charge from the county attorney, and a potential administrative penalty from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Within 10 days of your arrest, you will receive a notice from the DMV advising you to request an administrative hearing, or your license will be automatically suspended after a certain date (usually 30 days after your arrest). This hearing addresses the question of whether there should be an administrative suspension of your license based on the DWI arrest. In order for the DMV to suspend your license, it must be established that: (1) the person was driving at the time of the events; (2) that there was probable cause for his arrest; (3) that the driver was placed under arrest; and (4) that the driver either failed the test by exceeding the .08% of alcohol in the blood or refused to take the test. Our attorneys can represent you at the hearing and present evidence on your behalf to help you defeat the suspension.
3. Sabetta & Sabetta: Drunk driving is a costly and serious charge. The impact of losing your driver’s license can have a ripple effect in every area of your life—contributing to job difficulties or job loss, marital strife, even bankruptcy. It is important to seek an aggressive defense even if this is a first offense DUI. Don’t get a DUI conviction on your record if you can avoid it.