Stealing wallet from the back pocket

Common Theft Defenses

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
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How a Reckless Driving Charge Can Impact You

Reckless driving is not just another traffic ticket. Instead, reckless driving is a criminal charge that can have far-reaching effects. A reckless driving charge could stay on your record for years. You also face the possibility of fines, suspension… Read More
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Probation/Parole Request for drug test

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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How Does the Connecticut DMV Point System Work?

When a person is pulled over and issued a traffic ticket in Connecticut, they must navigate two separate systems: the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) and the Connecticut legal system. While these two systems are separate and distinct,… Read More
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Fentanyl Injection

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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Types of Restraining Orders in Connecticut

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… Read More
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DUI Penalties in Connecticut

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… Read More
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Thief snatches bag from woman on the night street.

Larceny Charges in Connecticut

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… Read More
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Marijuana Driving Under the Influence

Can You Get A DUI For Marijuana?

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… Read More
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The Impact of Social Media in Criminal Defense Cases

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… Read More
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