Milford, CT DUI Lawyer (OUI/DWI) — Protect Your License, Your Record, and Your Future

A DUI arrest in Milford can flip your life upside down overnight. You’re worried about court at Milford Superior Court (GA 22), your job, your license, and what this means for your record. Take a breath. With the right plan—fast—we can protect your license, position your case for the best outcome, and keep you moving forward.

I’m Allan F. Friedman, a Connecticut criminal defense lawyer. I handle DUI/OUI cases across the Ansonia–Milford Judicial District and throughout Fairfield and New Haven Counties. My approach is simple: clear guidance, aggressive defense, and practical solutions that fit your real life.

Call 203-357-5555 for a Same-Day Strategy Session.

Most Milford DUI arrests start on I-95, the Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15), the Milford Parkway connector (SR 796), or along Boston Post Road (US-1). From there you’ll face two separate processes:

• The criminal case in Milford Superior Court (GA 22) for an alleged violation of C.G.S. § 14-227a (Operating Under the Influence).
• The DMV “Per Se” suspension case that can take your license even if your criminal case isn’t finished yet.

You’ll get a summons with the first court date (the arraignment). At arraignment, conditions of release are reviewed and your case moves into pretrial negotiations. Early action—before that first date—often improves your options.

DMV Per Se hearing: You have a very short window (about 7 days) to request a hearing after a DUI arrest or notice of suspension. If you do nothing, your license can be suspended automatically and you’ll be required to install an Ignition Interlock Device (IID) for a period of time.

Why it matters: A well-prepared DMV hearing can avoid a suspension, preserve work privileges, and create a better footing for the court case.

Court case: We analyze the stop, the roadside investigation, field sobriety tests, and any breath or blood testing. We press for disclosure (dash/body-cam video, calibration records, station logs) and challenge what’s weak or non-compliant. At the same time, we build a mitigation plan that shows the court you’re stable and proactive.

For many first-time offenders, Connecticut offers the Impaired Driver Education Program Program—a diversion that, if completed, can lead to dismissal of the DUI charge. IDIP is not automatic; it requires a proper application, supporting materials, and sometimes an evidentiary hearing if the State objects.

• Proof of employment/school and community ties
• Early substance-use evaluation (when appropriate)
• Clean, documented steps taken immediately (e.g., counseling intake, safe-driving plan, volunteer work)
• A narrow, responsible driving plan with IID compliance if needed

If FVEP is denied, we can appeal or pivot to a litigation track focused on suppression issues and trial leverage.

Penalties for a DUI conviction in Connecticut depend on prior history, test results, and case facts. They can include:

• Fines and fees
• Probation with treatment conditions
• Potential jail exposure (especially for repeat offenses or aggravating factors)
• License suspension and IID requirements set by the DMV

Because statutes and policies change, I focus on outcomes that keep you working, licensed, and on track, not on scaring you with charts. The best result is often no criminal conviction at all.

We scrutinize why you were pulled over—lane-drift claims, speed estimations, “anonymous tip” stops, and whether the officer had reasonable suspicion at each step.

These tests are technical. We examine instructions, demonstration, footwear/surface issues, medical limitations, and whether the officer properly scored each clue.

Machines and labs must follow strict protocols. We request calibration/maintenance records, solution changes, observation periods, and the full chain of custody. Timing is key for “rising BAC” defenses.

Dash/body-cam, booking-room video, and dispatch logs often tell a different story than the reports. We use what helps you and challenge what doesn’t add up.

Courts respond to real steps: counseling when appropriate, safe-ride plans, IID compliance, and verified employment or school commitments. Mitigation isn’t an admission—it’s leverage.

From IDIP to negotiated reductions, to litigating suppression issues, to trial—we choose the path that fits your facts, risk tolerance, and goals.

Every courthouse has a rhythm. In Milford, DUI matters move quickly through pretrial once discovery is exchanged. Judges want to know two things: (1) is the State’s proof solid, and (2) are you a safe bet going forward? We make the answer to #2 obvious by getting out ahead with documented steps.

• Sed me the DMV letter as soon as it arrives so I can request the DMV Per Se hearing immediately to protect your license.
• Write your timeline (from the stop through release) while details are fresh.
• Preserve evidence: save texts, photos, receipts (e.g., last drink time, medications), and any rideshare history.
• Schedule an evaluation if alcohol or medication is part of the story; bring documentation.
• Call 203-357-5555 so we can coordinate the DMV hearing and the court strategy before your arraignment.

DMV rules can require an IID after a Per Se suspension regardless of the court outcome. That’s why the DMV hearing matters.

Every court is different, but outcomes turn on your facts and preparation. I focus on evidence, compliance, and a plan the court trusts.

Many clients qualify for limited driving privileges with an IID. We’ll guide you through the application and compliance steps.

Refusals trigger different DMV consequences than test “failures.” We attack the legality of the stop, the advisements you were given, and the handling of the refusal.

Often, yes. But we handle the heavy lifting, and with preparation we keep appearances purposeful and efficient.

DMV actions can affect your privilege to drive in Connecticut and may be reported to your home state. We plan with that in mind.

Under-21 drivers face additional rules and lower BAC thresholds. Early strategy is critical to protect school and work plans.

DUI consequences are long-tail. That’s why the priority is a dismissal or non-conviction resolution whenever possible.

It depends on complexity and whether we’re litigating suppression or trial. I’m transparent about fees and strategy from day one.

Why Hire Allan F. Friedman for a Milford DUI?

• Local experience you can use: These roads, these officers, this courthouse.
• Hands-on representation: You get me—direct access, clear answers, fast action.
• A plan that fits your life: License, job, family—your plan has to protect them all.
• Results that matter: Diversions and dismissals when appropriate, reductions, and litigated wins when the State overreaches.

If you’ve been arrested for DUI in Milford, the most important decision you will make is what you do next. Get a plan in place before your first court date and before your DMV deadline passes.

Call 203-357-5555 now for a confidential consult or us our online contact form. Evening and weekend calls welcome. I’ll listen, tell you the truth, and get to work.

Please feel free to visit our web page for further information on bond, work permits, IDIP and the DUI defense process.