History behind Connecticut’s Family, or Domestic, Violence Laws Prior to 1983, police who were called to respond to domestic incidents often acted as peacekeepers and deescalated volatile situations. When responding to domestic incidents, police did not always arrest the individual, or individuals, involved in a family, or domestic, dispute. The role of the police in […]
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The state of Connecticut has three different Assault statutes, classified by degree. Assault in the First Degree is the most serious, and is a Class B felony. Assault in the Second Degree is a Class D felony and Assault in the Third Degree is an A misdemeanor. Can I be charged with Assault in the
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Reckless Driving is a crime in the state of Connecticut and can affect both your criminal and motor vehicle record. If you have been charged with Reckless Driving in Connecticut, it is important to know what these charges mean and how to resolve your case in a way that does not have any long-term consequences.
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Risk of Injury to a Minor is a felony in Connecticut, and covers a wide range of criminal conduct. If you have been charged with Risk of Injury to a Minor, it is important to immediately understand how your criminal case will proceed in the Superior Court and what to expect when contacted by the
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Do I need an attorney if I am served with a Grand Jury Subpoena? You may not need an attorney for every type of legal case, but when served with a Grand Jury Subpoena, you absolutely do. If you get served with a grand jury subpoena and must provide documents and/or testify, it is crucial
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Many people who apply for a Restraining Order work with an attorney who is familiar with the Restraining Order Application and hearing process. An experienced attorney can ensure that you are aware of your options, whether a Restraining Order can be filed against a certain individual and what conditions can be imposed on the person
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If you have been served with a Restraining Order, it means someone is seeking a Court Order that you not assault, threaten, abuse, harass, follow or stalk them. If the judge grants the applicant’s request for a Restraining Order, the Court can prohibit you from contacting the applicant in any way. This can affect your
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If you are charged with a crime and the Court determines that you are a danger or potential danger to the complainant, the Court may issue a Protective Order. Protective Orders are commonly issued in family, or domestic violence, cases and can last until your criminal case is resolved. A Criminal Protective Order is an Order of
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If you get pulled over and are issued a ticket for using a cell phone while driving (also known as distracted driving), it is important that you understand what the charge means before deciding whether to pay the fine—paying this ticket can have the same effect as a guilty plea. If you get a ticket
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Today millions of people drive while using their cellphones – whether texting, calling or scrolling through emails. Although using your cellphone while driving is common, it is against the law, and you can be pulled over and charged with use of a cellphone while driving. This is often referred to as distracted driving. If you
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