When police officers stop a driver suspected of drunk driving, they often activate a dashcam and bodycam to record the interaction. This video footage can later be important in proving whether a driver was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Whi…
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Motorcycle riders face many road hazards. Some are shared with other motorists, while others are unique to motorcycle riders. Motorcycles have a smaller profile than other vehicles and are more difficult for other drivers to see. They also have fewer…
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Connecticut strengthened its gun laws after the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. State legislators passed laws that were widely viewed as the most sweeping set of gun laws in the country. Today, gun laws in Connecticut continue to be viewe…
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Connecticut’s Minor in Possession (MIP) law makes it illegal for someone under age 21 to possess or consume alcohol. Minor in Possession is a criminal infraction, punishable by a fine of $200 to $500 and a 30 to 60-day driver’s license suspension…
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Theft, which is known as “larceny” in Connecticut, covers a range of activities that involve taking another person’s property without permission with the intent to permanently deprive them of it. Theft crimes include everything from stealing an…
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Reckless driving is not just another traffic ticket. Instead, reckless driving is a criminal charge that can have far-reaching effects. A reckless driving charge could stay on your record for years. You also face the possibility of fines, suspension…
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A drug test involves the analysis of a biological sample, such as blood, urine, or saliva, for the presence of legal or illegal drugs or other substances. Courts and law enforcement officers order different types of drug tests for several reasons, an…
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When a person is pulled over and issued a traffic ticket in Connecticut, they must navigate two separate systems: the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Connecticut legal system. While these two systems are separate and distinct,…
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Fentanyl was first approved for medicinal use in 1968. By 2015, it was regarded as the most commonly used synthetic opioid in medicine. Although it has been used successfully to alleviate pain, it also became a major component of the opioid crisis. D…
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Courts issue restraining orders (also known as “protective orders”) to protect people from harassment or other abusive conduct. Connecticut recognizes three types of restraining orders that courts can issue for various reasons. Having a protectiv…
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