First Offense DUI Connecticut
DUI Lawyer Matthew Marin
DUI Lawyer Matthew Marin
Connecticut prosecutes drunk driving very seriously by imposing severe penalties for even first offense violations. The penalties for a first offense DUI in Connecticut include jail time, steep fines, and mandatory loss of license. The penalties, as you will see below, are given in the form of ranges. Discretion is given to the judge, in sentencing, to determine what the exact sentence will be. The judge will evaluate the case based on a number of factors including: the facts of your case, your driving history, your history of alcohol or substance abuse problems, any victim and their input, as well as numerous other factors.
• Duration of Suspension is One Year from Effective Date of Suspension
Given the discretion given to the prosecutors and judges, it is important to contact a skilled Connecticut Drunk Driving Lawyer who will be able to evaluate the facts of your case, explain to you how the case will proceed through the court system, and describe for you the penalties you will likely face if found guilty of a first offense DUI in CT.
Under Connecticut's Criminal Law, if a driver is convicted of First Offense DUI then the following penalties must be imposed:
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• Fine of Five Hundred ($500) to One Thousand ($1,000) Dollars
• Jail:
- Up to 6 Months Jail with 48 Hours Mandatory Minimum
- 6 Months Jail Suspended with 100 Hours Community Service
• License Suspension for One (1) Year
Restoration Requirements - 1st Offense DUI CT
- If the operator was under 18 years of age on the date of the arrest, the duration of suspension is one year from the effective date of the suspension or until the date of the operator's 18th birthday, whichever is longer
• Submit a check or money order in the amount of $125 payable to "DMV"
• If the suspension is a result of an arrest for DUI in Connecticut, the Substance Abuse Treatment Program, approved by the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles, must be completed before the license can be restored
