Self-checkout lanes have been around for decades. They rose to prominence in the early 2000s as stores sought to lower labor costs during a period of economic recession. Today, self-checkout lanes are everywhere. While they have helped retailers addr…
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The general concept of theft is straightforward: if you take something that does not belong to you, you have committed the crime of theft. But you can also be charged with a theft crime if you acquire goods that were stolen or unlawfully obtained. Th…
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There has been a dramatic increase in Connecticut car thefts, and arrests, in 2020. Lawmakers and researchers debate the causes of these increases. However, for those charged with auto theft, the biggest question is not how many crimes occurred, but…
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Every police encounter is always nerve-wracking. Even if you don’t think you did anything wrong, it can be hard to tell what cops can and can’t do while talking to you. Find out how to deal with police officers, and what to do if the police are l…
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You pushed the limits of authority. You gave in to a compulsion. You got distracted by a cell phone call. Your child acted while you weren’t looking. There are all kinds of reasons Connecticut residents end up facing criminal charges for shopliftin…
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The legal process is often hard to understand, and in many cases seems like the cards are stacked against you. Fairfield attorney Stephen Lebedevitch brings nearly a decade of experience to his practice to ensure that you never feel like you are lost without answers. Stephen makes you feel like you are the only person in the room, even if you are in a crowd of hundreds.