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…
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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…
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Proof beyond a reasonable doubt is the highest burden of proof in the American legal system. It represents a cornerstone concept of American law and is intended to ensure that only people who are truly guilty are convicted of a crime. The concept of…
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The Fourth Amendment to the US Constitution protects people against unreasonable search and seizure by the government. This means the police must have a legally justifiable reason before they can search your person, your home, or your car. In most ci…
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Many criminal cases are won or lost before the defendant even sets foot in the courtroom. To prove a defendant guilty, the prosecutor must establish every element of the charge, beyond a reasonable doubt. An experienced criminal defense lawyer can im…
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Probation is a common sentence, especially for a first-time offender who committed a relatively minor offense. A judge may sentence a defendant to probation instead of sending them to jail. If you were sentenced to probation, you must follow the term…
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Self-defense is one of the most common defenses to charges of assault and battery. It is an affirmative defense, which means you acknowledge that you committed the allegedly criminal acts but are telling the court your use of force was justified to p…
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Courts issue protective orders and restraining orders to protect victims of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking. The orders require that one person stay away from and not have contact with another person and their family. Someone who viol…
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The holiday season is a busy time filled with shopping, year-end work events, and parties with family and friends. Every year, from Thanksgiving to New Year’s, Connecticut police officers work to reduce the prevalence of holiday drunk driving trage…
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One of the first questions people ask when they have been charged with a crime is whether they should hire a criminal defense lawyer. Hiring a lawyer may seem expensive. Some people think they can handle their cases themselves or that their criminal…
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