Marijuana and Drugged Driving in Connecticut

Published on: September 2, 2025 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

The Big Misconception

Now that marijuana is legal in Connecticut, a lot of people think it’s safe to light up and drive. I can’t tell you how many calls I get from people who are stunned when they get arrested for DUI after smoking the night before, or even hours earlier. They’ll say to me, “But I thought it was legal now?”

Here’s the truth: marijuana may be legal to use, but it is still absolutely illegal to drive under its influence. Police in Connecticut are watching closely, and cannabis DUI cases are being prosecuted just as aggressively as alcohol DUIs.

Why Connecticut DMV Per Se Hearings Are So Hard to Win

Published on: August 26, 2025 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

Introduction – The Reality No One Tells You

When you’re arrested for DUI in Connecticut, most people think the biggest threat is the criminal case. They picture a courtroom, a judge, maybe a jury. But there’s another fight—one that hits faster, with fewer protections, and can be just as damaging: the DMV, per se, license suspension hearing.

I’ve been defending DUI cases across Stamford and throughout Connecticut for over 30 years. Here’s the truth: these hearings are often harder to win than the criminal case. The rules are different, the standards are lower, and the stakes are high. If you don’t act fast, you could lose your license by default.

Connecticut Marijuana & Drug DUI: What You Need to Know in 2025

Published on: August 23, 2025 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

Legal Weed, Serious Risks: The Reality of Driving Under the Influence in Connecticut

Recreational marijuana is now legal for adults in Connecticut—but don’t mistake legalization for a free pass to drive after using cannabis. Law enforcement has ramped up efforts to crack down on drugged driving, and a conviction can have devastating consequences: loss of your license, steep fines, possible jail time, and a permanent criminal record.

At The Law Offices of Allan F. Friedman, we’ve been defending clients accused of DUI and drug offenses in Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, and across Connecticut for over 30 years. Here’s what you need to know about how the law works, why these cases are so aggressively prosecuted, and how we fight to protect our clients’ futures.

Why You Should Never Submit to a Field Sobriety Test in Connecticut DUI Cases – And Why You Should Almost Always Consent to a Breathalyzer Test

Published on: August 17, 2025 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

Introduction: Protecting Your Rights After a DUI Arrest

Getting pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving in Connecticut can be one of the most intimidating experiences of your life. The flashing lights, the officer’s questions, and the immediate pressure to comply with every request can leave you feeling powerless. However, what you decide to do in the minutes after being stopped can have a massive impact on the outcome of your case.

Many people don’t realize that you have the right to refuse certain tests—but refusing others could cause serious problems. Specifically, you should never submit to field sobriety tests in Connecticut, but you should almost always consent to a breathalyzer test.

Tiger Woods Fiasco and What it Teaches Us About How to Handle Connecticut Field Sobriety Tests and DUI/DWI Arrests

Published on: June 16, 2017 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

court-1-300x225 The purpose of this article is to examine the circumstances of the recent Tiger Woods’s DWI arrest and see what lessons it can teach us about how to react when pulled over for a DUI/DWI stop in Connecticut.

I am sure that by now almost everyone has seen the Police dash cam footage of the world famous golfer Tiger Woods fumbling around trying to recite the alphabet This was a huge embarrassment for Tiger Woods but it can really teach us a lot of things about how to react if you are pulled over for a DUI/DWI by Connecticut Police. Certainly, if Tiger Woods had known his Constitutional Rights better he would have not only saved himself a lot of humiliation but he may have also been able to beat the charge of DWI as well.

Lesson Number 1 – You have the Right to Remain Silent!