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CT Court Action After a DUI Convection
Criminal Penalties Through Court
Under Connecticut's criminal law, the driver arrested for DUI will receive both a summons and a court date. If the court proceedings result in a conviction, the following penalties must be imposed:
| DUI Criminal Law |
| Offense* |
Fine |
Jail |
Suspension |
| First |
$500 to $1,000 |
6 mo., 48 hrs minimum mandatory Or 6 mo., suspended with 100 hrs. Community service |
One year |
| Second |
$1,000 to $4,000 |
2 yrs., 120 days minimum mandatory and 100 hrs. of community service |
Three years (or until you are 21 years of age, whichever is longer) |
| Third |
$2,000 to $8,000 |
3 yrs., 1 yr. Minimum mandatory and 100 hrs. of community service |
Permanent Revocation |
*Test results of .08 or higher, and within 10 years of last conviction. |
License Restoration Requirements for First DUI Offense
If convicted of a DUI the courts must suspended your drivers license. The link above explains how to restore your license through the DMV.
License Restoration Requirements for Second DUI Offense
If convicted of a DUI the courts must suspended your drivers license. The link above explains how to restore your license through the DMV.
License Restoration Requirements for Third DUI Offense
If convicted of a DUI the courts must suspended your drivers license. The link above explains how to restore your license through the DMV. |
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