Trumbell CT Man Faces DUI and Slew of Other Charges

Evading the police while intoxicated is a horrible way to start your week. But, that’s exactly how David Damio decided to start his early Sunday morning. It all began with a two car accident…
After being involved in an accident, Damio apparently hit the median barrier and fled the scene in an effort to not get caught. He later resisted the State Officer who put him in custody according to this short piece from the Connecticut Post.

After the arrest he was charged with several offenses including DUI, evading responsibility, interfering with a police officer, and driving in the wrong lane. Any one of these charges would be stressful but the combination surely has Damio rethinking his actions on that Sunday morning.

Simply leaving the scene of an accident, or hit and run, is a serious charge. Luckily for Damio, no one was injured in the other vehicle. Many traffic offenses like this carry serious potential penalties simply because the risk of injury to the public is so high. Reckless driving is one of those offenses that seems like a minor traffic offense but carries potential jail time.

DUI is another serious and very common offense. It isn’t clear if Damio has had prior convictions but if he has, his penalty could be exacerbated. First offense DUI carries a potential 6 months in jail as well as fines and license suspension. With a 2nd offense, that potential jail sentence climbs to up to 2 years.

Driving offenses aren’t always as minor as one might think. Crimes like this are taken seriously by the Connecticut criminal court system in an effort to prevent future offenses and injuries. Because of this, people facing these kinds of charges should come to court equipped with an experienced lawyer.

If you are facing charges similar to Damio’s or any other criminal driving offense, I may be able to help you. Contact me to discuss your case today with an experienced Connecticut criminal attorney.