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What To Expect With a First Offense DUI in Connecticut

Being charged with a DUI can be a frightening, overwhelming, and confusing experience, particularly if this is your first experience being charged with a crime. A DUI conviction carries severe consequences, even for a first offense. Penalties may inc… Read More
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How Long Does a Misdemeanor Stay on Your Record in Connecticut?

Even though a misdemeanor conviction does not carry the same long-term consequences as being convicted of a felony, having a criminal record can still affect many areas of your life. A misdemeanor conviction will appear on a background check, and emp… Read More
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How the Implied Consent Law Works in Connecticut

When a police officer suspects a driver is under the influence of alcohol, they will typically ask the driver to submit to a chemical test. Under Connecticut’s implied consent law, motorists operating a motor vehicle in the state and suspected of D… Read More
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How Do Traffic Violations Affect Insurance Rates?

A traffic violation can be expensive, not just in terms of fines and court costs, but also in the form of increased insurance rates. The degree to which a traffic violation will affect your insurance rates depends on the nature and the severity of th… Read More
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Rehabilitation Programs That Can Reduce Sentencing in CT Criminal Cases

A person charged with a crime faces severe penalties, including jail time, fines, and strict probation terms. But do these punishments really encourage individuals to learn and grow so they do not re-offend? The evidence suggests that traditional pen… Read More
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Search and Seizure Laws in Drug Cases

The Fourth Amendment protects people from illegal searches and seizures. The issue is frequently litigated in Connecticut drug crime cases where the government seeks to introduce evidence of an alleged drug crime that was obtained illegally. An exper… Read More
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The Role of Expert Witnesses in Criminal Cases

An expert witness brings specialized knowledge and the ability to provide their opinion, which can help tip the scales in your favor in a criminal case. But what is an expert witness? How are expert witnesses different from other witnesses? And do yo… Read More
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Text Messages as Evidence in Court

Every day, people around the world send billions of text messages. Whether making plans with friends or family or communicating with colleagues, texting has become integral to modern communication. Many of us consider text messages to be fairly priva… Read More
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Connecticut Gun Laws

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… Read More
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What Happens When You Are Charged with Minor in Possession (MIP)?

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… Read More
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