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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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Types of Drug Tests

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… Read More
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Understanding Fentanyl Charges

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… Read More
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What To Do If You’ve Been Charged with Drug Possession in CT

Connecticut drug possession charges are serious. A conviction carries severe penalties, including fines, a driver’s license suspension, and jail time. To give yourself the best chance of beating drug possession charges and avoiding some of the hars… Read More
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Defenses to Drug Possession Charges

Facing drug possession charges is scary. You may feel angry, scared, hopeless, and alone. And while it may seem like there is no way out, there is hope. An experienced drug possession defense attorney can evaluate your situation to determine the best… Read More
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Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute

Any Connecticut drug crime is serious and carries the possibility of mandatory drug treatment, jail time, and hefty fines. But depending on the type and amount of illegal substance in your possession, you could be charged with possession with intent… Read More
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Felony Drug Charges

Penalties for felony drug charges in Connecticut are severe. A conviction can mean a lengthy prison sentence and substantial fines. Allegations that you committed a drug crime are intimidating, and the stakes are high. If you are under investigation… Read More
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Connecticut Marijuana Laws

Use of weed or pot is gaining popularity as states across the country are relaxing the penalties for possession of marijuana. Before you light up, be sure you understand Connecticut’s marijuana laws, and what could happen if you are convicted. Is M… Read More
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How To Handle a Police Encounter

Every police encounter is always nerve-wracking. Even if you don’t think you did anything wrong, it can be hard to tell what cops can and can’t do while talking to you. Find out how to deal with police officers, and what to do if the police are l… Read More
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What Happens After You are Convicted of a Drug Crime in Connecticut?

Getting caught with drugs by the police can be frightening, but it is only the start of the way a drug conviction can change your life. Find out what happens after you are convicted of a drug crime in Connecticut, from sentencing, to probation or par… Read More
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