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Types of Drug Tests
February 14th, 2025
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…
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Categories: Drug Charges
How Does the Connecticut DMV Point System Work?
January 23rd, 2025
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,…
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Categories: Traffic Violations
Understanding Fentanyl Charges
January 16th, 2025
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…
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Categories: Drug Charges
Types of Restraining Orders in Connecticut
December 30th, 2024
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…
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Categories: Criminal Defense
DUI Penalties in Connecticut
November 22nd, 2024
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…
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Categories: DUI
Larceny Charges in Connecticut
October 22nd, 2024
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…
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Categories: Criminal Defense
Can You Get A DUI For Marijuana?
October 8th, 2024
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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Categories: DUI
The Impact of Social Media in Criminal Defense Cases
August 29th, 2024
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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Categories: Criminal Defense
What Does Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Mean?
July 31st, 2024
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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Categories: Criminal Defense
Search Warrant Requirements in Connecticut
July 10th, 2024
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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Categories: Criminal Defense
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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.
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