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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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… Read More