Criminal Penalties Through Court
Under Connecticut's criminal law, a 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:
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Second Offense
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(within 10 years of last conviction)
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Fine: $500 to $1,000
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$1,000 to $4,000
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$2,000 to $8,000
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Jail: 6 mo. 48 hrs.
minimum mandatory
or 6 mo., suspended with
100 hrs. community service. |
2 yrs., 120 days
minimum mandatory
and 100 hrs. of
community service.
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3 yrs., 1 yr. minimum mandatory and 100 hrs.of community service.
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License Suspension: One year
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If the arrest was in Connecticut, for suspensions effective on or after 11/09/2005, the suspension is one year followed by 24 months with an approved ignition interlock device.
Suspension duration imposed for arrests that did not occur
in Connecticut is three years.
If the operator is under 21 years of age, the suspension
is three years or until 21 years of age (whichever is longer). |
Permanent Revocation
(Effective Oct. 1, the person may request a hearing after at least 6 years after date of revocation)
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* Note: Click on the each link above to view the restoration requirements for each offense.
Content Last Modified on 9/2/2008 12:14:34 PM
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