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What Are The Penalties for DUI Hit And Run Charges?

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… Read More
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What to Do If You Fall on a Friend’s Property

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… Read More
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How A Lawyer Can Help With Home Invasion Charges

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… Read More
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Defenses to DUI Charges

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… Read More
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Car Accident with Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist

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… Read More
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Miranda Rights: What Are They and Why Are They Important?

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… Read More
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Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute

Any Connecticut drug crime is serious and carries the possibility of mandatory drug treatment, jail time, and hefty fines. But depending on the type and amount of illegal substance in your possession, you could be charged with possession with intent… Read More
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What To Do After Dog Bite Incident

For many people, dogs are loyal and friendly companions. But every dog, regardless of its size or breed, has the potential to bite. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC), more than 4.5 million people are bitten by dogs every year, a… Read More
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Challenging BAC Test Results in a Connecticut DUI

If you were stopped and arrested for a DUI in Connecticut, you were asked to submit to a test to determine your Blood Alcohol Concentration, or “BAC.” The results of this test will be one of the most important pieces of evidence in your DUI case.… Read More
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Felony Drug Charges

Penalties for felony drug charges in Connecticut are severe. A conviction can mean a lengthy prison sentence and substantial fines. Allegations that you committed a drug crime are intimidating, and the stakes are high. If you are under investigation… Read More
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