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DUI and Drunk Driving Defense Attorney in Fairfield County, CT
Skilled DUI defense focused on minimizing charges, protecting your freedom, and helping you move forward.
DUI Defense for Fairfield County Residents
If you’ve been charged with driving under the influence (DUI) in Fairfield County, CT, it’s essential to have an experienced DUI defense attorney on your side. The consequences of a DUI conviction can be severe, affecting your freedom, finances, and driving privileges. At the Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, LLC, we have extensive experience defending clients facing DUI and multiple DUI charges. Our goal is to challenge evidence, protect your rights, and pursue the best possible outcome for your case. Whether it’s your first offense or a repeat DUI, we’re here to help you navigate this challenging time.
Understanding DUI Charges in Connecticut
DUI Defense Strategies for Fairfield County Clients
Connecticut has strict DUI laws, with serious penalties even for first-time offenders. If convicted, you could face fines, a driver’s license suspension, and potential jail time. For multiple DUI offenses, the consequences increase significantly, including mandatory jail sentences, extended license suspensions, and higher fines. At the Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, we work tirelessly to explore all possible defenses, from challenging the validity of field sobriety tests to scrutinizing police procedures. Our focus is on protecting your driving privileges and minimizing the impact on your life.
Multiple DUI Defense: Serious Consequences Demand Serious Representation
Penalties for Multiple DUI Convictions in Connecticut
If you are convicted of more than one DUI offense within a ten-year period, the penalties escalate. Repeat offenses can lead to mandatory jail time, significant fines, community service requirements, and lengthy or even permanent license suspensions. With over 25 years of experience in DUI defense, Attorney Mark M. Kratter understands the complexities of multiple DUI cases and employs strategic defenses to help reduce or dismiss charges where possible.
- Second DUI Conviction: Minimum of 120 days in jail, fines between $1,000 and $4,000, up to 100 hours of community service, and a 3-year driver’s license suspension.
- Third DUI Conviction: Mandatory 1-year jail sentence, fines between $2,000 and $8,000, required community service, and the permanent loss of your driver’s license.
When facing a second or third DUI, you need a lawyer with the experience to handle complex DUI cases. Our firm is committed to advocating for your rights and working toward the best possible outcome, including alternative sentencing options like community service or the use of an ignition interlock device.
DUI Defense Services: What We Offer
Comprehensive DUI Defense Services for Fairfield County
At the Law Offices of Mark M. Kratter, we handle every aspect of DUI defense, from initial consultations to court representation. Our DUI defense services include:
- First-Time DUI Defense: For those facing their first DUI charge, we focus on minimizing penalties and exploring pretrial programs that may reduce or dismiss charges.
- Multiple DUI Defense: We provide robust defense for repeat offenders, working to lessen jail time, reduce fines, and retain driving privileges where possible.
- Commercial DUI Defense: Special defense for commercial drivers facing DUI charges, with a focus on protecting your CDL license and ability to work.
- Driver’s License Suspension Hearings: Representation during DMV hearings to fight license suspensions and, if applicable, obtain restricted driving privileges.
- Alternative Sentencing: Options like community service, ignition interlock devices, or substance abuse programs to potentially reduce sentencing.