Drug DUI

DUID & Drug Intoxication Attorney in Danbury, CT

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If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of drugs (DUID) or drug intoxication in Connecticut, you may be wondering what your options are and what the penalties are for a conviction. You may also be wondering whether you can fight the charges or whether you need to plead guilty immediately. At Jowdy & Jowdy, our Danbury criminal defense attorneys are here to answer your questions and help you understand what is going on with your case.

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If you have been arrested for DUI or drug intoxication, you need to understand that the law treats these offenses very seriously. Even if you have never had a DUI charge before, you may still be facing serious penalties if you are charged with DUI/DUID. The law in Connecticut treats DUI/DUID charges involving drugs just as seriously as DUI/DUI charges involving alcohol.

The penalties for a DUI/DUID conviction are severe and can include fines, license suspension, and jail time. The penalties for a conviction will depend on the circumstances of your case, but generally, the more serious the circumstances, the more serious the penalties will be. For example, if you have been charged with DUI/DUID with minor injuries or property damage, the penalties for a conviction will be less severe than if you have been charged with DUI/DUID with serious injuries or death.

If you have been arrested for DUI/DUID, you need to contact an experienced DUI/DUID attorney in Danbury as soon as possible. Our DUI/DUID attorneys at Jowdy & Jowdy have years of experience defending DUI/DUID charges in Connecticut. We can help you understand your legal options and can help you fight the charges against you.

What Are the Penalties for DUI/DUID in Connecticut?

The penalties for a DUI/DUID conviction are severe and can include fines, license suspension, and jail time. The penalties for a conviction will depend on the circumstances of your case, but generally, the more serious the circumstances, the more serious the penalties will be. For example, if you have been charged with DUI/DUID with minor injuries or property damage, the penalties for a conviction will be less severe than if you have been charged with DUI/DUID with serious injuries or death.

Other penalties for a DUI/DUI conviction may include:

  • Community service
  • Ignition interlock device
  • Alcohol education
  • Probation
  • Jail time

Our DUI/DUID attorneys at Jowdy & Jowdy can help you fight the charges against you. Depending on the circumstances of your case, we may be able to get the charges against you reduced or dropped. We may also be able to help you obtain a favorable plea bargain to reduce the penalties for a conviction.

What Are the Penalties for DUI/DUID with a Minor Under the Age of 18 in the Vehicle?

If you are charged with DUI/DUID with a minor under the age of 18 in the vehicle, you will face stricter penalties than if there were no minors in the vehicle. You may be charged with a felony instead of a misdemeanor, which means you may be facing up to 5 years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines.

There are also penalties for the first, second, and third offenses that involve minors in the vehicle. The more offenses you have, the harsher the penalties will be.

First offense with minor in vehicle:

  • Up to 1 year in jail
  • Up to $1,000 in fines
  • Up to 1 year license suspension

Second offense with minor in vehicle:

  • Up to 2 years in prison
  • Up to $2,000 in fines
  • Up to 2 years license suspension

Third offense with minor in vehicle:

  • Up to 5 years in prison
  • Up to $5,000 in fines
  • Up to 3 years license suspension

What Is the Statute of Limitations for DUI/DUID in CT?

The statute of limitations for DUI/DUID in Connecticut is 2 years. This means that the state must bring charges against you within 2 years of the date of the incident. Once the 2 years is up, the state cannot bring charges against you even if they have evidence against you. However, if you have been arrested and charged with DUI/DUID, the state may be able to extend the statute of limitations to allow them to bring charges.

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