To be crystal clear about this: Drinking and driving is dangerous. The only 100% certain way you can avoid a drunk driving charge and the consequences that follow -- including an ignition interlock device on your car -- is to simply never drink before you get behind...
A Norwich woman is arrested on DUI charges after injury crash
Police arrested a 46-year-old Norwich woman on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) on Dec. 27. Law enforcement officers took her into custody after determining that she was intoxicated at the time she caused an injury crash in July 2019.The collision that...
Lawmakers aim to make cars not start if a motorist is intoxicated
Late last month, lawmakers revealed that the federal government has invested significant monetary resources in its Driver Alcohol Detection System for Safety Program (DADSSP). Lawmakers expect the DADSSP system to make it where cars can't be started if it determines...
Understanding how alcohol gets on your breath
If you have been arrested and charged with drunk driving, you may feel as though contesting such charges would be futile given the evidence against you. After all, a roadside breath test indicating intoxication is fairly ironclad, right? Yet what if subsequent testing...
What happens during a DUI arrest?
Seeing police lights in your rearview mirror may be a frightening experience, especially if you have consumed alcohol or drugs before getting behind the wheel. Getting pulled over by Connecticut law enforcement personnel may require you to submit to a test of your...
DUI charges and employment matters
Every day, people are charged with operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Most people realize that these charges can lead to harsh penalties, including fines and the loss of driving privileges. What some do not take into consideration, however, is...
How prevalent is underage drunk driving?
When it comes to drunk driving, drivers belonging to all age groups may at some point decide get behind the wheel after having one too many. This can lead to serious consequences, but it is important to keep in mind the consequences of a DUI can be particularly...