Recent Posts in DUI Category

Be Prepared for Memorial Day DUI Checkpoints

Every time a popular holiday appears on a calendar, you can be sure that highway patrol departments are going to set up DUI ( driving under the influence ) checkpoints around your town. In May 2016, the biggest holiday is Memorial Day and the weekend of the 27 th to the 30 th . If you are planning on going out with friends and family to enjoy fun company and a few alcoholic beverages, there are a ...

Drugged Driving Charges in Connecticut

In the state of Connecticut, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of drugs. Unlike alcohol impairment, there is currently no blood testing standard for measuring a person’s level of intoxication from drugs that can determine a person’s conviction. A driver’s level of impairment is determined on a case-by-case basis by the prosecution, with the objective of proving ...

New Law for Connecticut DUI Offenders is Effective July 1st

DUI offenders in Connecticut can expect much stricter penalties starting July 1 st . According to the new law, anyone caught driving drunk will be required to install an interlock ignition device (IID) in their car. Previously, this device was only required after a second offense, but state officials hope that the new policy will contribute to fewer alcohol-related fatalities. The IID requires ...

What to do after a First DUI Arrest in Hartford, CT

After being arrested for a DUI in Connecticut, you will be detained by the police and your vehicle will be towed and impounded. You will then be taken to a police station and if your chemical test shows that your Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is .08% or higher, you will be held until bailed out. The first thing to remember is that you are entitled to a hearing before your license suspension takes ...