Getting pulled over by law enforcement may feel intimidating. Whether you were in the wrong or not, your behavior significantly impacts how police proceed with the stop. Avoiding these common mistakes keeps everyone safe and should get you back on the road quickly. 1....
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Criminal Defense
Could drug court keep you out of jail or prison?
Many Connecticut drug offenders wind up behind bars because their substance dependencies make them act in ways they otherwise would not. If you count yourself among them, you may want to see if you are an eligible candidate for drug court. Drug courts have several...
An eyewitness testifying against you isn’t always strong evidence
There are multiple ways for a prosecutor in Connecticut to build a case against someone accused of a criminal offense. For decades, prosecutors and law enforcement professionals alike have treated eyewitness testimony as the gold standard for state evidence. If police...
Police seek two suspects in Naugatuck home invasion
Memorial Day weekend usually witnesses a spike in the number of crimes such as DWI, assault and petty thievery. Rarely does the weekend produce a crime such as the one that occurred in Naugatuck on Memorial Day. According to police, they received a report shortly...
Middleton man hides drugs inside body
The arrest of a 48-year-old Middleton man on drug charges produced more drugs than police had originally charged him with. On May 7th, two men were booked into a Middleton jail on multiple drug charges including narcotics possession and sales. Detectives conducting...
Connecticut’s drunk driving laws
Operating a motor vehicle while impaired by alcohol is a criminal offense in Connecticut, and motorists convicted of OUI face penalties ranging from a loss of their driving privileges to fines and jail time. Most drivers are considered legally intoxicated when they...
Getting started on a criminal defense strategy
The immediate aftermath of an arrest can be a stressful and confusing time for any Connecticut residents who go through the experience, whether it is for so-called “minor” crimes, such as theft or DUI, or if it is for crimes for which the suspect will likely be...
The potential penalties for theft depend on amount taken
People in Connecticut may have other people’s property in their possession for many different reasons. Usually its because they are borrowing it from family, friends or a neighbor or purchased it. However, sometimes people take the property without the owner’s...
The potential penalties faced for drug crime charges
Penalties for drug crimes can be alarmingly high in Connecticut and throughout the nation. Fines for drug possession charges can be steep and overwhelming and accused individuals also face jail time and possible stiff prison terms. Drug charges can change an...
Challenging a breathalyzer test may be part of a criminal defense
Drunk driving charges are serious criminal charges that can result in stiff penalties and consequences for the accused individual. Drivers facing drunk driving charges may be facing jail time, fines and the administrative consequences of a drunk driving charge which...
