Court Process

What should you expect if you have to go to the New Haven Courthouse for a DUI related charge? On this page, we discuss the courthouse personnel, types of crimes and cases, and what it is like to go to court. To get the support you need at your court date, contact our office for legal representation.

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Getting arrested for a DUI is a trying time, and it is increased in negativity because of the unfamiliarity most people have with the New Haven court system. One of the most common complaints among clients is that the proceedings are going too slowly and taking too much time.

Unfortunately, the biggest reason for this is that the prosecution and court get to determine the caseload for the court, and there is not much that the defense can do about it. The other reason is actually beneficial to clients, and that is continuances. These give the defense crucial time to gather evidence and witnesses to put forth the best possible defense. To learn more about the New Haven court process if you have been charged with a New Haven DUI, read on.

Crimes and New Haven Court Personnel

Generally, there are three types of crimes in Connecticut. First, there are infractions, which usually encompass a fine. Next are misdemeanors, which are punishable by fines and no more than a year in jail. Finally, there are felonies, which have fines and at least one year in prison as potential penalties. In Connecticut, criminal matters are handled in what are called Superior Courts, and these courts are scattered across the state. Which court your case ends up in depends on where your arrest took place because that is the court with jurisdiction. People arrested for DUI in New Haven go to the Superior Court in New Haven, G.A. 23.

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The prosecutors in Connecticut are called State’s Attorneys, and they represent the government, or the people. State’s Attorneys work closely with police to gather evidence such as statements, video surveillance, reports, and other types of investigatory practices. On the other side of the court are the defendants and defense attorneys, who work to ensure that the defendant’s rights are not violated, and the best defense, under the law, is proffered on behalf of the client.

Going to New Haven Court

It is important to note that strictly speaking, vulgarity will not lose a case for a person. However, it does have a notable impact. Therefore, to best protect one’s self, it is important to never use obscene or otherwise vulgar language in or around the courthouse, and it is equally important to dress respectably.

State’s Attorneys and court personnel, including judges, are constantly watching and observing defendants and taking cues based on their behavior. They determine how seriously the defendant takes the proceeding before the court based on their behavior. Dressing in an unreasonably casual manner or laughing in court shows a lack of respect for the court or the seriousness of the charges, and this does not help defendants. One should look at going to court like going to a job interview. This means you should dress and act professionally.

Navigating the court process is aggravating and time-consuming, and this is especially true for first-time New Haven DUI offenders that are entirely unfamiliar with the process. In these situations, it is always best to have adequate legal counsel. To speak with a DUI defense attorney, contact Lady DUI today.

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