Law Office of David G. Volman 1 Trap Falls Suite 901 Shelton, CT 06484
Connecticut Drunk Driving Defense Attorney
Good people make bad mistakes.
If you have been charged with drunk driving in Connecticut, whether it`s your first time or you`ve faced DWI charges before, the criminal defense lawyers at Volman Law can help. We work aggressively to minimize the negative consequences you face for one bad night. Contact our Shelton law office today to discuss your case.
Connecticut is Tough on Drunk Drivers
If you have been charged with drunk driving, you face the possibility of license suspension or revocation from two angles: in an administrative proceeding before the DMV and in criminal court. It`s important to fight DUI charges at both levels.
Talk with a lawyer as soon as possible. You must contact the DMV within 7 days after you receive your suspension notice to request a DMV hearing. A hearing will then be scheduled within 30 days to determine if your license will be suspended.
DMV Suspension Periods in Connecticut
Drunk Driving Charges
First Offense
Second Offense
Three or More Prior DWIs
Refusing breathalyzer or blood test
6 month suspension
One year suspension
3 years suspended license
Blood alcohol level of .08 or more or .02 or more if under age 21
90 day suspension
9 month suspension
2 year suspension
Blood alcohol level of .16 or more
120 days suspended license
10 months suspended license
30 months suspended license
Criminal Consequences of a Drunk Driving Conviction in Connecticut
Drunk Driving Charge
Jail Sentence
Fine
License Suspension
First
Up to 6 months in jail with a mandatory minimum of two days, OR up to 6 months of probation with 100 hours of community services
$500. to $1,000.
One year
Second
Up to 2 years, with a mandatory minimum of 120 days and probation with 100 hours of community service
$1,000. to $4,000.
3 years (or until age 21)
Third and Subsequent DWI Conviction
Up to 3 years, with a mandatory minimum of 1 year in jail plus probation with 100 hours of community service
$2,000. to $8,000.
Permanent revocation of your driver`s license
Avoid a DUI / DWI Conviction Whenever Possible
With more than 20 years of criminal defense experience, the defense attorneys at Volman Law have the experience you need to fight DWI/DUI charges at both the DMV administrative hearing and in criminal court.
In 1987, I joined the law firm of Kleban & Samor in Southport, Connecticut as an associate. In 1989, I joined the law firm of Yudkin & Young in Shelton, Connecticut as an associate. Shortly thereafter, I became a partner in the law firm of Yudkin, Young & Volman. In February 1994, I opened my own law practice.
I have represented numerous Sellers, Buyers and Lenders including, but not limited to, the following: Bank of America, People`s Bank, Countrywide Funding Corporation, Chapel Mortgage Corporation, World Savings and Loan Association, Home Savings of America, McCue Mortgage Company, Pawling Savings Bank, Westport Bank and Trust Company, Newtown Savings Bank, PHH US Mortgage Corporation, Bristol Mortgage Corporation, Citicorp Mortgage, Inc., Dime Savings Bank, Unicor Mortgage, Inc., Chase Manhattan Mortgage Corporation, Great Western Bank, First County Bank, Greentree Mortgage Company, American Mortgage Services, Sikorsky Federal Credit Union, NatWest Bank, M.A.C. Mortgage Company. Option One Mortgage Corporation, Webster Bank, Columbia National, Inc., Columbia Equities, G.E. Capital Mortgage Services, Inc., First Union Mortgage Corporation, First Union Home Equity Bank, NSS Bank, FT Mortgage Companies, Long Beach Mortgage Company, Nutmeg Federal Savings Bank, HomeSide Lending, Inc., The Milford Bank, AJ Romano Mortgage Company and Financial Services, Inc., Emigrant Mortgage Company, Inc., Flagstar Bank, Walsh Securities, CTX Mortgage Company, Naugatuck Savings Bank, Residential First Mortgage Company, Fairfield Mortgage Corporation, Mellon Mortgage Company, Countrywide Home Loans, Inc., Ocean Mark Financial Company, Alliance Funding, Inc., United PanAm Mortgage, PinnFund USA, Greenpoint Mortgage Corporation, Campbell Mortgage Company, Cendant Mortgage Company, North American Mortgage Company, Wefttket National Mortgage, LLC., Access Mortgage, MNC Mortgage Corporation., Lafayette American Bank, Fairbank Mortgage Corporation, Crestar Mortgage Corporation, Amresco Residential Mortgage Corporation, New Canaan Bank and Trust, Equiteredit Corporation, Westmark Mortgage Corp., and Provident Funding Associates, LP.
I have experience in the following government loan programs: FHA, VA, CHFA and DOH.
I am licensed with Connecticut Attorney`s Title Insurance Company, Commonwealth Titile Insurance Co.; Stewart Title Insurance Co.; and Chicago Title Insurance Co.
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Western New England College School of Law, Springfield, Massachusetts, 1987 J.D. Honors: Cum Laude
University of Richmond, The T.C. Williams School of Law, Richmond, Virginia Honors: American Jurisprudence Book Award - Criminal Law Honors: Moot Court Finalist Honors: Merit Scholarship Honors: Law Review Candidate
University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, 1984 B.A. Honors: Magna Cum Laude Honors: Commonwealth Scholar Honors: Dean`s List Honors: University Honors Program Honors: Political Science Honors Program Honors: National Political Science Honor Society Major: Political Science/Legal Studies
COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
TYPE OF CASES MY FIRM HANDLES I handle many types of criminal cases including Drinking and Driving (OWI/UBAC) and Traffic Offenses.
YOU SHOULD HIRE ME IF: You want an experienced trial attorney who will personally handle your file. I will not hesitate to go to trial on your case; that decision, however, will ultimately be yours.
IF YOU WANT TO TELL MY LAW FIRM ABOUT YOUR SITUATION YOU SHOULD: I will personally communicate with you. If I am in Court when you call, you can leave a message with my receptionist. I personally guarantee you will hear back from me in 24-hours or less. My office phone is (203) 929-7771
MY CLIENTS WILL TELL YOU THAT: My level of experience, knowledge of the law, and personal familiarity with the judges, prosecutors, and system is a great advantage. In addition, my personal and regular contact with clients, availability and involvement with every aspect of the case allows me to obtain the most favorable results.
MY PHILOSOPHY ON HOW I APPROACH EACH CASES IS: Depending on the type of case I like to find out as much as I can about the facts of the case and talk to anyone who can help our defense. At that time we can discuss our options. The stronger our defense appears to the prosecutor, the better our chances are of getting a favorable result.
IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MY FIRM YOU SHOULD: Call for a consultation at (203) 929-7771, during which I can answer all of your questions.