Connecticut DUI

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Drunk driving cases in Connecticut are referred to as DUI, DWI, or drunk driving. All terms are defined as driving under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or a combination of the two. Like most states, Connecticut DUI arrests can trigger two separate cases. The first has to deal with a court case, which puts you at risk of jail time, fines and penalties, mandatory DUI education programs, and many other things. The second is a case with the DMV, which puts your driver's license at risk. Once you have received your DMV notice, you only have 7 days to request for a hearing to protect your driving privileges. Otherwise, your license will be suspended.

Prosecution for DUI in Connecticut

Prosecution for DUI cases in Connecticut are based on two theories. The first is that the arrested driver is too intoxicated, whether it is because of alcohol or drugs, to drive safely, hence, a hazard to other drivers on the road. This can be determined by the person's driving pattern, performance in the field sobriety test, or results of chemical tests. It is not necessary for the prosecutor to provide chemical test to in prove a driver is impaired. All that is needed is the evidence of the driver's impairment based on his or her driving and sobriety test result. Other factors that can affect a DUI case is the driver's previous traffic violations and severity of damage if an accident occurred as a result of the drunk driving.