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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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