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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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Categories: Drug Charges
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Challenging Field Sobriety Tests

The defendant’s performance on Field Sobriety Tests is often a key piece of evidence in a drunk driving case. Police officers commonly use these roadside tests to assess whether a driver is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. While police and… Read More
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Categories: DUI
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Mandatory Minimum Periods of Incarceration for Gun Charges

Connecticut has some of the most stringent gun laws in the country. You need a permit to carry a gun in Connecticut. Even if you have a permit from another state, you must obtain a Connecticut gun permit immediately. Connecticut also has mandatory ba… Read More
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Categories: Weapons Charges
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12 Questions to Ask a Criminal Defense Lawyer

When you have been charged with a crime, having an experienced criminal defense lawyer on your side can be the difference in securing a successful outcome in your case. But how do you choose the right lawyer? Most people start by searching the Intern… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense
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License Suspension After a Connecticut DUI

In Connecticut, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher or while you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you are charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), you face serious… Read More
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Categories: DUI
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How to File a Claim for Wrongful Death in CT

Losing a loved one is tragic, especially when their death was caused by an accident. If you lost a loved one and someone else was at fault, your family may be entitled to compensation in a wrongful death claim. What Is a Wrongful Death Claim? Every s… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense
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Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

A criminal conviction can have serious consequences. But if you are a US immigrant, the results can be even more severe and may include denial of naturalization, exclusion from admission to the United States, or deportation. If you are an immigrant a… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense
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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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Categories: Drug Charges
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What To Know About Search Warrants In CT

In Connecticut and across the United States, the Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that, in most cases, the police need a search warrant before they can lawfully search your property. Before a search… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense
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Connecticut’s Supervised Diversionary Program

A criminal conviction can change your life, sometimes forever. Fortunately, the State of Connecticut recognizes that many criminal defendants are fundamentally good people who just made a mistake. They do not need to be punished; instead, they need a… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense