When you are stopped for driving under the influence in Glastonbury CT, you want an attorney who is well versed in Connecticut DUI Law. With twenty years of service based in his Manchester CT office, Attorney Brian Murphy serves the needs of the accused in Connecticut. Driving Under the Influence is also known as Operating a motor vehicle while Under the Influence of alcohol and/or drugs. You are considered to be under the influence if you register 0.08% blood alcohol content or above on a chemical test. If you are under 21 you only have to register 0.02% or over, and commercial drivers only have to register 0.04% or above.
When you are stopped by a police officer, avoid volunteering unnecessary information. Anything you tell the officer may be used against you in court. Remain calm and polite when addressing the police officer and try to complete the field sobriety test. It does not help your case to refuse a breathalyzer test.
When you receive a driver’s license in Connecticut, you are subject to an implied consent law. This means that you consent to be tested for operating a motor vehicle under the influence at any time. Refusing the test breaks the implied consent law and your driver’s license will be suspended. Your license will be suspended for 6 months the first time you refuse to be tested. The penalties get steeper after that. When you find yourself in trouble at a traffic stop, call Brian Murphy Law, LLC at 860-643-3021. Put that number on speed dial today.