Connecticut DUI Arrest FAQs

A: The simple answer is that they overlap if they go into effect at the same time. However, if one goes into effect today and another 2 months from today, then they may overlap part of the time, and the latter suspension will continue on as the prior one ends.

A: No - one has nothing to do with the other. The Courts have ruled on this. There is no double jeopardy. The DMV matter is an Administrative matter, while the Court matter is a Criminal matter.

A: No. In rare instances, you may be arrested for DUI and never receive a DMV suspension notice because the arrest Report (A44 Form) is filed too late with the DMV, for a variety of technical reasons. There are other reasons, also. If your BAC is under 0.08 %, you will not have a hearing.

A: You will receive written notification of the date and time to be present for Your DMV hearing. This is called the Administrative Per Se hearing. On that date and time, you will meet with a DMV hearing officer. These men and women are attorneys engaged in private practice, who represent The Commissioner of Motor Vehicles. They are highly skilled in this area of the law. You will put on your case at this administrative hearing, in an attempt to have your license restored.

A: Your CT driver’s license or privilege to drive in CT will be suspended as stated in the suspension notice.

A: Yes.

A:  Two things: One, you have to go to the Connecticut Superior Court in the Geographic Area where you were arrested and defend the DUI charge in Court. Two, you will receive a suspension notice from the DMV and you have to schedule a hearing challenging the suspension.