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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An expert witness is a person with specialized knowledge, skills, experience, training, or education who is called upon to provide testimony to help the judge and jury understand a complex or technical issue in a particular case. An expert witness di…
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A dog bite is a traumatic experience that can cause severe personal injuries and result in psychological scars that last a lifetime. Physical injuries may include puncture wounds, infection, scarring, and, in the most severe cases, death. People who…
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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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When an accident causes personal injuries, you may find yourself in pain, facing mounting medical bills, and losing income because you are unable to work. You may know you need to hire a personal injury lawyer but may feel intimidated and worry that…
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Getting arrested is a scary and traumatic experience. Being placed under arrest is a confusing and high-stress situation, and it can be challenging to know what to do. Understanding your rights and knowing what to do if you’re arrested can help min…
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