DUI
Yes, You Need a DUI Defense Lawyer for a First Offense
Driving under the influence laws in Connecticut have become harsher over the past few years as the state has recognized that penalties need to be stricter. Even if you are facing a first-time offense for DUI in Connecticut, it is a smart move to hire a DUI lawyer to defend you in court. DUI penalties,…
Read MoreBarry & Spinella, LLC Secures “Policy Limits” Insurance Settlement for Family of Woman Killed in DUI
On June 7, 2020, Russell Stone of Attleboro, Massachusetts was allegedly twice the legal limit for intoxication when he crashed his car into a tree, killing one of his passengers. Our client, also of Attleboro, was in the backseat of the vehicle, and did not survive the accident. Stone and another passenger were taken to…
Read MoreDrunk Driving and the Holidays
The holidays, from Thanksgiving through New Year’s, are an excuse for parties, for socializing, and for get-togethers – even with the pandemic. A natural ingredient of these fun events is a beer, some wine, or one of the following holiday drinks listed on the aptly named Eat This website: Cranberry cocktail Holiday punch Hot buttered…
Read MoreIgnition Interlock Devices Are More Dangerous Than You Think
Ignition interlock devices (IID) are small breathalyzer machines that are installed on vehicles. They are mandated for people who have been convicted of DUI charges in Connecticut. The requirement to install an IID applies to first and second time offenders, anyone who refuses to take a breath test or chemical test, and anyone whose license…
Read MoreCan a Seller of Takeout Alcohol Be Held Liable for a Customer’s DUI-Related Crash?
In Connecticut, anyone injured in a vehicle accident has a right to file a negligence complaint against the driver and the owners of the vehicle who were responsible for the accident. Sometimes, there are more than one liable party. If, for example, a bar refuses to cut off a patron who is visibly intoxicated, that…
Read MoreWho’s Responsible in a Drunk Driving Accident, besides the Drunk Driver?
In drunk driving cases, the primary defendant is the drunk driver. And, in most drunk driving cases, the criminal case against the drunk driver is brought first. Experienced Hartford drunk driver lawyers work with the police and use the evidence the police have to hold the drunk driver liable for the injuries they caused to…
Read MoreNY Times Investigation Reveals the Unreliability of Breath Test Devices
Most people understand the drill – either through personal experience or through the numerous TV and films involving police and drivers suspected of driving while drunk. If the police think you were driving under the influence of alcohol, they stop your vehicle and administer a few field sobriety tests. If you fail the tests or…
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