You can be charged with DUI even if you don't feel "drunk," or cause an accident. Recent years have seen strict laws enacted and harsh punishments mandated. A blood alcohol level (BAC) of .08 is enough to get you arrested and charged.
Penalties can include not only embarrassment, but fines, higher insurance rates, jail time, and license suspension. Perhaps the greatest risk is having a "prior", should you get in trouble in the future. This would greatly increase the penalties the next time.
The best solution is to hire a dedicated DUI attorney who will attempt to:
- Avoid charges being filed
- Reduce charges
- Negotiate lesser penalties
- Win your case in court if necessary
Even if you refused to take a blood or breath test, there may be enough other evidence against you to convict you. Your license will be suspended if you have been charged. You have only a few days to request a DMV hearing to prevent suspension. Contact our office to advise you on what you need to do, and for zealous representation.
Defenses
Regardless of the evidence against you, there are defenses your Old Saybrook DUI attorney can use. The prosecution knows they must prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt if we demand a trial. Did the police have reasonable suspicion to pull you over? Were they properly trained in administering field sobriety tests or breath tests? Missteps by the prosecutor can also prompt the judge to throw out your case.
Contact a drunk driving lawyer in Middlesex County, Connecticut. Our office is conveniently located in Old Saybrook, at the corner of Old Boston Post Road and Route 1. Contact us at 860-388-3048 for a free consultation.
The Law Firm of Sean E. Donlan
222 Old Boston Post Road, Suite 2
Old Saybrook, CT 06475-2229
Toll Free: 1-866-920-1218 | Cell: 860-227-2898
Telephone: 860-388-3048 | Fax: 860-388-3550
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