Even if you had just one alcoholic drink before getting behind the wheel, you may feel hesitant to take a chemical test if a Connecticut law enforcement official pulls you over and asks you to do so. You may know that a Connecticut drunk driving conviction brings with...
Drunk Driving
The impact of a DUI conviction over a lifetime
If a Connecticut resident is accused of drinking and then driving while under the influence, they have a lot to lose if they are convicted. Today, we will take a look at both the short-term and long-lasting impacts a DUI conviction could possibly have on someone's...
How do you help your child avoid alcohol charges in college?
For many college students in Connecticut and elsewhere, alcohol use is considered a rite of passage. You may also fondly remember the university events and tailgating parties you attended in your college days. However, if you have children in school, you should...
What should you know about zero tolerance laws?
In Connecticut, a zero tolerance policy is in place. You may know that the related laws are meant to give harsher penalties to underage drinkers convicted of DUI-related crimes, but do you know how they function or came to...
Switching careers after a DUI case
When someone is pulled over for suspected drunk driving, their life may immediately begin to change. Personal relationships can be affected by drunk driving, and the financial consequences of these charges may have a lasting impact on one’s life. Some people may...
Standardized and non-standardized field sobriety tests
Connecticut residents who have been pulled on suspicion of driving under the influence will likely face a field sobriety test or two. These tests are used to determine a person's sobriety level before arrests are made or further tests are ordered.FindLaw takes a look...
Long-term consequences associated with drunk driving convictions
Seeing those blue lights come on in your rear-view mirror can be an unnerving experience even under the best of circumstances, but if Connecticut law enforcement officers stop you and charge you with drunk driving, your whole life can change as a result. Attorney...
Can an ignition interlock device benefit me?
If you have been convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol in Connecticut, the consequences you are facing could vary depending on the severity of your offense. Some of the requirements you have may be paying a fine, attending an educational program to...
Know the difference: suspension and conviction
Connecticut law assumes that driving is a privilege granted under certain conditions. Specifically, you have already given your consent to submit to a blood alcohol concentration test when you drive on a public roadway. At the offices of ,...
What to know about alcohol education classes
When Connecticut residents get a DUI, they may think they do not have many options. However, some people may be able to take alcohol education classes.There are many different kinds of alcohol education programs. According to FindLaw, some of these programs offer...

