When a driver appears to be intoxicated but there is no evidence that they have consumed alcohol, police may call in a drug recognition expert (DRE) to assess whether the driver is under the influence of drugs. The DRE will conduct an assessment that…
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Avoidance or Tampering With An Ignition Interlock In Violation of 14-227k One of the most common requirements after a Connecticut DUI charge is the mandatory installation of an ignition interlock device, or IID. If you are required to have an IID ins…
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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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A car accident is difficult under any circumstances. You might have suffered severe injuries, and medical bills may be piling up. You probably lost your transportation. And you likely have questions about what to do next, whether you should contact t…
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Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a serious crime. So is a hit and run. If you leave the scene of an accident to avoid a DUI charge, you will likely be charged with at least two crimes: one for the hit and run and another for the DUI. If you were…
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Injuries suffered in a slip and fall incident at a friend’s house can put you in a difficult position. You sustained significant personal injuries and may be incurring substantial medical bills, but it can be awkward to ask your friend for money or…
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Connecticut’s home invasion law provides zero tolerance for breaking and entering into an occupied home with the intent to commit a felony. Penalties for a Connecticut home invasion conviction are severe and include a 10-year mandatory minimum jail…
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Many people facing DUI charges in Connecticut mistakenly believe that they should just plead guilty, accept their punishment, and get on with their life. They do not realize that it is possible to beat a DUI charge and that a lawyer can work to reduc…
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As anyone who has been involved in an auto accident knows, it is a stressful and uncertain time. The stress is compounded if you learn that the other driver did not have insurance at the time of the collision, or did not have adequate insurance to co…
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In 1966, the United States Supreme Court decided Miranda v. Arizona and set a precedent on Miranda Rights, which would affect arrests and criminal prosecutions for decades to come. Ernesto Miranda was a laborer who in 1963 was accused of kidnapping a…
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