According to data from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, teen deaths related to drunk driving have decreased in recent years, and tough teen driving laws dating to 2008 are cited as a major factor behind the decrease. Drivers under age 18 are subject to several restrictions when obtaining a driver\’s license in Connecticut, and […]
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Getting pulled over and accused of drunk driving can be a nerve-wracking experience. In all likelihood, if a Connecticut police officer believes you are under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you\’ll be arrested on the spot, your car will be towed, and you\’ll booked and held for several hours at least. In some cases,
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When most people think of driving under the influence, or “DUI,” they tend to think of the offense as it relates to . While it’s certainly true that most DUI arrests are alcohol-related, it’s important to understand that most state laws regarding DUI also criminalize driving under the influence of other drugs in addition to
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When most people think of the consequences associated with a DUI, they tend to think about issues like fines, loss of driver’s license, an ignition interlock device, and jail time. While these are serious consequences, it is important to be aware that a DUI conviction also can have serious professional consequences. For these reasons, if
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With the recent opening of legal retail marijuana shops in neighboring Massachusetts, authorities report they are on watch for the impact on Connecticut residents, especially drivers. Whether people use marijuana in Massachusetts and then drive across state lines or transport marijuana from Massachusetts and use it in Connecticut, police officers can stop and arrest drivers
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In 2011, Connecticut lawmakers passed some major amendments to the state\’s drunk driving laws that went into effect January 1, 2012. Advocates of the new DUI laws believe that the changes will reduce the number of drunk driving accidents and help offenders get treatment. CT Breathalyzer ignition lock law now may get you locked out
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Convict Charged Again with Serious Drug Charge In recent Stratford news, a former convict ends up adding a drug charge and a firearms charge to his list of felonies, which includes a previous firearms charge back in 2013. This comes to news to citizens in Stratford, where the felon resided. Nolan Moore, age 34, after
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Foster Father Facing Severe Charges Following DUI Which Injured His Foster Son A foster father crashed into two utility poles on the morning of Monday, September 30, leaving his foster son in critical condition and the community shaken. James Bailey, a 65-year-old man from Meriden, was driving under the influence when he lost control of
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