Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
In Connecticut

The consequences of a DUI in Connecticut are different than in New York. And you face them on two fronts—from the DMV and the Superior Court. Upon arrest, you will be subject to a minimum 90 day suspension by DMV if your blood alcohol is .08% or above. If your blood alcohol is above .16%, you are subject to a minimum 120 day suspension by DMV.

In the Superior Court, you may be eligible for a Pre-Trial Diversion Program (A.E.P.). If not, then you may face potential conviction, jail time, probation and loss of license.

You have the RIGHT to a DMV hearing, but you need to ask for it immediately. You have a RIGHT to a defense before the Superior Court. A thorough evaluation of events may shed light on circumstances of your case that can help you retain your driving privileges.

Also, if you are under 21 years old, hold a CDL (Commercial Driver's License) or involved in an accident where property damage, personal injury or death has resulted, call Attorney Colarusso. These situations require a knowledgable, skilled and aggressive attorney to protect your rights.

Contact Stamford DUI attorney Joseph Colarusso to get an attorney working on your case right away. If you’ve been arrested, call our 24 hour emergency number: 203.325.2200. A live operator will take your call day or night and Attorney Colarusso will return it right away.

Connecticut drunk driving lawyer Joseph serves clients throughout Fairfield, New Haven, Hartford, and Litchfield counties in Connecticut, including such communities as Norwalk, Stamford, Danbury, New Haven, Newtown, New Milford, Greenwich, Darien, Wilton, Branford, Guilford, Madison, Fairfield, Stratford, New Canaan, and Westport.

Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) in New York

You could be charged with any of several different offenses:

Driving While intoxicated (DWI) for evidence of intoxication or a blood alcohol level of .08 or higher.

Driving While Ability Impaired by Alcohol (DWAI) for evidence of impaired ability and a blood alcohol level of .05 to .079.

Zero Tolerance if you are under 21 years of age and have a blood alcohol level of .02 to .079.

The consequence for conviction on a first DWI offense is a 6-month license revocation plus fines, where as the reduced charge of DWAI carries a minimum 90 day suspension of your driving privileges.

With an experienced attorney on your side, you may find that you have grounds to fight the charges. Were procedures followed for pulling you over? Was the breathalyzer test administered correctly? Was the equipment calibrated correctly? We won’t know the answer to these questions without investigation and a knowledgeable, aggressive attorney like New York drunk driving defense lawyer Joseph Colarusso.

Joseph Colarusso represents clients throughout Westchester County and such cities as White Plains, New Rochelle, Yonkers, Queens, Scarsdale, Mt. Pleasant, North Castle, Greenburgh, Armonk, Bedford, Pound Ridge, Port Chester, and New York City.