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Is a dui a felony in connecticut

Since there was no jail time, this means the person was treated as a first offense, which is a misdemeanor in Connecticut. Best Jay Ruane www.RuaneAttorneys.com/DUI

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I am a double 1st time dui offender my susp. is up and another year passed instead of an iid can i just wait longer?

You can, but the DMV may simply make the IID a condition to get your license back. Plus, the longer you go without getting it back, the more likely you would be to get caught driving without a license. The IID program is a pain, but the people at Smart Start make it pretty easy. I would recommend them.

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Can you get a DUI if an officer suspects your high on cannabis?

Yes, the law allows you to be prosecuted for being under the influence of marijuana.

On probation after doing 1+years in jail for 3 DUI's. Have been charged with my 4th.What will be the consequences.

The answer above is a good reason why attorneys who are not licensed in Connecticut should not be answering questions about Connecticut law. We have no "habitual" offender law here. The first thing you should do would be to inform your probation officer about your arrest. Your probation agreement requires that. Because of your post, I am assuming that your license is still under suspension, which may mean that your probation can be violated for the crime of Operation Under Suspension (...

I did not finish paying my restation

You can be violated on your probation if you did not pay back all your restitution. You should check into when your probation expires. If your probation has ended and you did not pay, they cannot go after you if the time for a civil suit has ended.

Am i eligebale for probation or ne other program instead of jail?

Your best possibility for this is to consult with your attorney. No attorney can give you this type of advice without know more of the facts of your case, and knowing how the prosecutors are treating the case. You cooperated, and that should count for something, but you need to have faith in your attorney. The final disposition will either be a trial or you can have your attorney negotiate with the prosecutor or judge, so work with your attorney to earn the best possible result.

Friend needs criminal defense (CT), but SSDI check exceeds PD income limit.

You may want to contact either the UConn Law School Legal clinic or the Quinnipiac Law clinic, both of whom service people who cannot afford attorneys but who exceed the Public defender Guidelines.

How does one handle from CT a minor consumption charge in Indiana?

You should contact a local Indiana Attorney, and a good starting point are the attorneys that are members of the NCDD. You should make sure that whatever the resolution in Indiana that your Indiana attorney check with a lawyer in Connecticut (like me) to make sure there are no adverse consequences to your son's license here in CT BEFORE you resolve the case in Indiana.