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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In Connecticut, a person over age 21 can be charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI) if they have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher. Someone under 21 can be charged with DUI penalties if they have a BAC of .02% or higher. Pe…
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In Connecticut, the crime of larceny occurs “when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, [a person] wrongfully takes, obtains or withholds such property from an owner.” Under Connectic…
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Although marijuana remains illegal at the federal level, many states, including Connecticut, have legalized it for medicinal and recreational use. Nonetheless, operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of marijuana is still illegal. Under C…
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The explosion of social media activity has changed modern society in unprecedented ways. Social media sites like FaceBook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and others have become vital to many people’s lives. We use these platform…
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Proof beyond a reasonable doubt is the highest burden of proof in the American legal system. It represents a cornerstone concept of American law and is intended to ensure that only people who are truly guilty are convicted of a crime. The concept of…
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The Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution protects people against unreasonable search and seizure by the government. This means the police must have a legally justifiable reason before they can search your person, your home, or your car. In most ci…
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An expert witness is a person with specialized knowledge, skills, experience, training, or education who is called upon to provide testimony to help the judge and jury understand a complex or technical issue in a particular case. An expert witness di…
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A dog bite is a traumatic experience that can cause severe personal injuries and result in psychological scars that last a lifetime. Physical injuries may include puncture wounds, infection, scarring, and, in the most severe cases, death. People who…
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Many criminal cases are won or lost before the defendant even sets foot in the courtroom. To prove a defendant guilty, the prosecutor must establish every element of the charge, beyond a reasonable doubt. An experienced criminal defense lawyer can im…
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