Wilton DUI Defense Law Firm Provides Strong DUI Defense

Connecticut Criminal Defense Attorneys Focus on DUI Charges

When arrested for driving while under the influence (DUI) in Connecticut, you will have to defend the charge in the state Superior Court of the area in which you were arrested. You will also receive a suspension notice from the Department of Motor Vehicles and will need to schedule a hearing to challenge the suspension. If you don't challenge the suspension, your driver's license will be suspended pursuant to the notice.

In Connecticut, a DUI is typically a misdemeanor crime, although if a driver has one or more prior DUI convictions in the last 10 years, the second or greater DUI conviction is a felony offense. Although the legal limit under Connecticut DUI law is .08 percent blood alcohol content, a BAC of .16 or twice the legal limit will likely result in stricter penalties for refusing to take a chemical test.

Zero Tolerance

Connecticut has a zero tolerance policy for those under 21 driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and the legal limit for those under 21 is .02 BAC, which may be as little as one drink, depending on weight, food consumed, and other factors. Under Connecticut law, a person under 21 who is charged with first offense DUI will have his license immediately suspended for 90 days.

If you are facing DUI charges in Wilton, Connecticut, the attorneys at Mark M. Kratter, LLC, will thoroughly review your case and offer you a strong defense. We have been successfully defending Connecticut citizens against DUI charges since 1993, and will give you the best options possible. Contact our firm online or call 203-678-8135 to set up a free initial case evaluation today.