A Hard-Working DUI Attorney
Facing a DUI charge in Middlesex County, Connecticut? Allow seasoned and diligent attorney Jack O’Donnell to review your case and defend your rights!
Being arrested on DUI charges in Middlesex County, Connecticut, can do more than ruin a weekend. If convicted, the consequences of a DUI can rob you of your independence and seriously threaten your professional life and future. How can you contest DUI charges? And who should you choose for the right legal help?
For over 40 years, attorney Jack O’Donnell has helped defend clients accused of driving under the influence in Connecticut. Offering a helpful and professional blend of affordability and tailored legal guidance, Jack O’Donnell is prepared to give your DUI case the attention and fair-minded handling that it deserves.
The incentives for officers to make DUI arrests are high. As a result, many men and women in Connecticut face a level of scrutiny on the road that is unfair and can be difficult to fight. But an attentive and skilled DUI lawyer can investigate each aspect of your case, review key data, and fight for the dropping or reduction of charges.
Don’t entrust your freedom, professional future, or mobility to a lesser law firm. We’ve helped hundreds of clients just like you navigate the law, fight unjust charges, and avoid the serious penalties that Connecticut metes out for those convicted.
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Consequences For DUI In Connecticut
The consequences of a DUI charge in Connecticut can be severe, and State police take a mere suspicion of driving under the influence quite seriously. If convicted, these charges could require fines, inconvenient sacrifices, and even jail time.
In Connecticut, you are considered legally intoxicated if your blood alcohol content is 0.08% or above. The penalties can be harsh and can involve a combination of fines, loss of license, installation of an alcohol-sensing ignition interlock device (IID), and even jail time.
First Conviction
If you are over 21, an initial DUI conviction will cost you at least 48 hours in jail. The maximum jail time possible is six months. You will lose your license for 45 days, could pay fines of up to $1,000, and must have an IID installed in your vehicle for one year.
Second Conviction
A second DUI conviction will cost you your license for 45 days. You could be facing jail time of up to two years and $1,000 to $4,000 in fines.
The State will also require an IID to be placed in your car for three years. During the first year of this penalty, you may legally drive only to and from work, school, an alcohol or drug treatment program, or an appointment with a probation officer.
Third Or Subsequent Convictions
Permanent loss of driver’s license. You must wait two years before requesting a reconsideration of this permanent loss, though a reversal of this ruling is in no way guaranteed. You can face jail time of up to three years and fines of $2,000 to $8,000.
These are serious consequences. The fines alone can be considerable, and further consequences can cost you valuable time away from loved ones, a permanent blot on your record, future professional setbacks, and your loss of freedom and independence.
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The Nuances Of A DUI Case
How can a lawyer help you fight a DUI charge in Middlesex County, Connecticut? A good DUI lawyer will have the legal background to best interpret the circumstances of your arrest and help you contest unmerited or excessive charges.
Your attorney can investigate at length and uncover the full extent of…
- Your day prior to the arrest
- The minutes leading up to the stop and
- The stop and arrest themselves
Reviewing police dash cam and body cam footage can help your attorney get a sense of what truly happened during your stop. Did the officers follow all protocols and standards for valid policing? Did they have reasonable grounds to suspect a DUI and arrest you?
Remember that arresting officers, while highly trained, can make mistakes, be led by biases, or misunderstand your actions. For example, reaching for a phone while driving can be misunderstood as intoxicated weaving and cause you to be stopped and questioned.
Your case deserves respect, careful handling, and tailored attention. Allow a veteran, hard-working lawyer to defend your rights, uncover the truth, and protect your privileges as a motorist.
Contact Attorney Jack O’Donnell Today!
Arrested for a DUI and unsure of your options? Allow veteran attorney Jack O’Donnell to review your case today!
For over 40 years, DUI defense attorney Jack O’Donnell has helped accused men and women like you fight unjust charges, avoid unnecessary penalties, and regain control of their lives, freedom, and independence following a DUI arrest.
Are you in need of a superior DUI lawyer with a careful command of law? When you need quality, affordable, and respectful legal help in Middlesex County, Connecticut, reach out to The Law Office of Jack O'Donnell, L.L.C.
Don’t entrust your fate to a lesser law firm. Contact The Law Office of Jack O'Donnell, L.L.C at (203) 787-8603 for a free initial consultation today!