Paoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at Law

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Paoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at Law

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Defending Your Freedom. Protecting Your Future.

Fiercely Defending Against Connecticut DUI Charges

If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol and/or drugs or driving while impaired (DWI) in Connecticut, you face serious penalties. There are also potential hidden costs of a DUI that you may not know about until it is too late. Not only could you pay a large fine, but you could also serve jail time, lose your license, attend substance abuse counseling and face other consequences. To protect your rights, it is important to consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney right away.

Whether this is your first DUI offense or you have been charged multiple times, our experienced criminal defense attorneys of Paoletti & Gusmano, Attorneys at Law, in Bridgeport, can help you. They have more than 50 years of combined trial experience handling drunk driving cases. Our experienced trial lawyers can protect your rights and interests before both the criminal court and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Comprehensive Representation In Drunk Driving Cases

We handle all aspects of DUI defense, including issues involving:

As a serious traffic violation, DUI/DWI can result in heavy penalties, even for first-time offenders. If convicted, you could face fines of up to $1,000, six months in jail, community service and one-year license suspension. In addition, a conviction or guilty plea will significantly increase your insurance rates.

We Can Help Build A Sound Defense

We are not afraid to challenge police reports and other evidence, exploring questions such as:

  • Did police have probable cause to stop you?
  • Were the results of your breathalyzer or field sobriety tests valid?
  • What other factors could have affected the results?
  • How was your stop conducted?
  • Were you informed of your rights?

Our DUI defense attorneys are highly experienced in getting charges reduced and dismissed or negotiating plea bargains to reduce your DUI penalties. They are also litigators who can defend you in a trial, if necessary.

We Defend You In Criminal Court And Administrative Hearings

Every DUI case has two parts, and you will be required to attend a criminal hearing and possibly an administrative per se hearing before the DMV. Even if you win one case, you may not necessarily win the other without experienced representation.

Our attorneys have extensive experience representing individuals in criminal and DMV per se hearings. We attend every hearing and work diligently to protect you from possible license suspension and other penalties.

DUI: Frequently Asked Questions

If you have been charged with DUI/DWI, you undoubtedly have many questions. Our drunk driving defense lawyers can provide the information that you need. They also protect your rights, preserve evidence and locate witnesses.

I have been arrested for DUI or DWI in Connecticut. What do I do?

Call our criminal law attorneys now for a free, informative consultation. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Our attorneys know an arrest for any crime can leave you stressed and confused. We can help you make sense of what happens in court and why there is a separate DMV hearing. We can tell you the strengths and weaknesses of your case and help you decide how best to proceed.

Should I be afraid of going to jail and losing my license?

We understand that most people are afraid of going to jail or losing their license. In many instances, we can help our clients avoid jail time or the loss of their license. With a good solid criminal defense, we can have your case dismissed or, through specially designed programs, charges dropped. Even in the event of a license suspension, we explore programs available to get a temporary license for work or school.

Are your attorneys experienced and successful?

Our lawyers have achieved positive results for thousands of clients in more than 50 years of combined trial experience handling drunk driving cases. They have obtained dismissals or had the charges dropped in cases where the defendant:

  • Failed field sobriety tests
  • Failed a breath test
  • Failed a urine or blood test
  • Was involved in an accident
  • Confessed to drinking alcohol or taking prescription medications

Our team members promise that they will manage your case and aggressively represent you in court. We will contact and remind you of your appointments and court and hearing dates. We will manage all aspects of your case. We will attend your DMV per se hearing when necessary, be at all your court appearances and vigorously defend you.

Contact Our DUI Defense Lawyers To Advocate For You

If you are charged with DUI or DWI, what you do next can have serious consequences for your case and your future. We are here to help. To schedule a free consultation, please call us today at 203-491-1015 for a free initial consultation and case evaluation. You may also contact us online. We can provide the effective defense and legal counsel you need to beat your charges.