Drunk Driving In Connecticut

Were you arrested for Drunk Driving in Connecticut?

If so, you may be feeling scared and alone. But you are not alone. Chris Llinas has successfully defended many clients against drunk driving charges, and we can help you too.

What is considered Drunk Driving?

In Connecticut, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If your blood alcohol content (BAC) is .08% or higher, you will be charged with DWI (Driving While Intoxicated). However, you can still be arrested for drunk driving even if your BAC is below .08%.

What are the penalties for Drunk Driving?

The penalties for drunk driving in Connecticut depend on several factors, including your BAC level, whether you have any prior drunk driving convictions, and whether anyone was injured as a result of your intoxicated driving.

For a first offense DWI, you may face up to 6 months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, and a license suspension of up to 45 days. For a second offense DWI, you may face up to 2 years in jail, a fine of up to $4,000, and a license suspension of up to 45 days. If you are convicted of DWI with a BAC of .16% or higher, you may face up to 3 years in jail, a fine of up to $8,000, and a license suspension of up to 45 days.

Possible defenses to Drunk Driving

There are many ways to defend against a drunk driving charge. For example, we may be able to challenge the stop of your vehicle or the administration of the field sobriety tests. We will thoroughly review the evidence against you to look for any weaknesses that we can exploit.

Get immediate help

If you are charged with drunk driving, it is important that you contact an experienced Connecticut DUI lawyer as soon as possible. At The Law Office of Christopher Llinas, we will thoroughly review the facts of your case and develop an aggressive defense strategy designed to get the best possible outcome for you.

Don’t let a drunk driving charge ruin your life. Call The Law Office of Christopher Llinas today at (860) 351-2228 for a free consultation.

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Christopher Llinas

J. Christopher Llinas is a Connecticut criminal defense and immigration attorney with over 25 years of legal experience. He is the founder of Iron Chris Criminal Defense & Immigration, based in Middletown, CT. Chris earned his J.D. from Franklin Pierce Law Center (now the University of New Hampshire School of Law) in 1997 and holds a B.A., magna cum laude, in English from Salisbury University. During law school he served as a teaching assistant for Civil Procedure and Constitutional Law, and competed in moot court and trial advocacy programs. He began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender, defending clients in felony, misdemeanor, and traffic matters. He later served as an Assistant State's Attorney, prosecuting criminal and traffic cases — giving him a firsthand understanding of how the prosecution builds its case. He has also served as a law clerk, legal aid attorney, and in-house corporate counsel before dedicating his practice to criminal defense and immigration. Chris is admitted to practice in Connecticut, Maryland, the U.S. District Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals. He is a member of the Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyers Association, the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), the National College of DUI Defense (NCDD), and the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). His practice covers DUI and OUI defense, drug charges, weapons charges, violent crimes, juvenile matters, probation violations, federal criminal defense, and immigration removal proceedings throughout Connecticut.