Is Jail time mandatory for a second dui in Connecticut?

A second-time DUI/OUI conviction within ten years after a prior conviction for the same offense is a felony, with fines of up to $4,000, a 45-day driver’s license suspension followed by three years with an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle, and up to two years in prison with a mandatory minimum of 120 days in prison, 100 hours of community service and treatment if ordered by the Court.  If the arrest was in Connecticut, for suspensions effective on or after 11/9/2005, the suspension is one (1) year followed by 24 months with an approved ignition interlock device Suspension duration imposed for arrests that did not occur in Connecticut is three (3) years If the operator is under 21 years of age, the suspension is three (3) years or until 21 years of age, whichever is longer That being said,  I have helped clients facing this before avoid jail time, but circumstances are unique in these types of cases and they are very difficult.   Please feel free to contact us for further assistance. 203.870.6700