For a first conviction of DUI in Connecticut, the punishment would be: a fine of not less than $500.00 nor more than $1,000; imprisonment for not less than 48 hours nor more than 6 months; and loss of license for one year. In certain circumstances, the court may substitute 100 hours of community service for the 48 hours in jail.

For a second conviction of DUI within ten years of a previous DUI conviction in Connecticut, the punishment would be: a fine of not less than $1,000.00 nor more than $4,000; imprisonment for at least 120 days and maybe as much as two years; and probation requiring 100 hours of community service; and loss of license for three years.

For a third conviction of DUI within 10 years of a previous DUI conviction in Connecticut, the punishment would be: a fine of not less than $2,000.00 nor more than $8,000; imprisonment at least one year and maybe as much as three years; probation requiring 100 hours of community service; and permanent loss of license.

The court would also assess court fees, which are a percentage of the fine. For example, on a fine of $500.00, the court fee would be approximately. And, if you are put on probation, the court would also assess a probation fee of $200.00.