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Connecticut DUI Penalties

South Windsor and Hartford DUI / DWI Defense Attorney

DUI laws across the country are being reviewed on a regular basis. Lawmakers in Connecticut have dedicated themselves to increasing the severity of consequences for those who are convicted of drunk driving.

At Berman & Russo, Attorneys at Law, our lawyers are fluent in the language of the Connecticut DUI penalties and laws. We are aggressive in our defense of your case, standing up for your rights throughout the entirety of the matter.

Driving Under the Influence Penalties

1st Offense:

Individuals charged with their first DUI infraction are facing large monetary fines ranging from $500 to $1,000. Jail time can be from 48 hours minimum mandatory to 6 months suspended time with 100 hours of community service. Upon conviction of a first offense DUI, your driver's license is suspended for one year.

2nd Offense (within 10 years of last conviction):

On a conviction for a second offense, the monetary fines increase, ranging from $1,000 to $4,000. Jail can be up to 2 years, with a minimum mandatory of 120 days and 100 hours of community service. You will receive a driver's license suspension of 3 years, or until the age of 21, whichever is longer.

3rd Offense (within 10 years of last conviction):

When facing your third DUI / DWI offense, each DUI penalty becomes much more severe. The monetary fines drastically increase and can be anywhere in the $2,000 to $8,000 range. You are subject to up to 3 years in jail, with a one year minimum mandatory sentence in conjunction with 100 hours of community service. If you are convicted of your third DUI offense, your driver's license will be permanently revoked.

Administrative Per Se Hearing

In addition to criminal penalties, a DUI arrest leaves you at risk for losing your driver's license. If you have been arrested on suspicion of drunk driving, and have either failed to take a chemical alcohol analysis or refused one, your driver's license will be suspended at 12:01am on the 31st day following the date of the arrest. The Notice of Suspension will be mailed to your recorded address, allowing you 7 days to request a hearing to challenge the suspension of your license. Our firm can assist you in securing this per se hearing and advise you of your rights under the law.

For more information about Connecticut's drunk driving laws and DUI defense, please visit our DUI Information Center. If you have been arrested or charged with DUI, do not hesitate to contact a defense lawyer at Berman & Russo today. Call us at 1-860-288-2328 or 1-866-761-8561 to schedule an appointment to discuss any DUI penalty matters you are facing.