We’ve all seen episodes of crime shows that feature investigators finding a hair at a murder scene and solving the crime with a DNA match. However, real life is far from a television script, and the truth is that DNA evidence does not always positively identify a suspect. Members of juries who are not familiar […]
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Often, when police officers do not know who committed an alleged crime, they will search the scene for fingerprints to help identify a suspect. If a fingerprint matches one in the law enforcement database, police can use the match as probable cause to obtain a warrant and make an arrest. A prosecutor will likely rely
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Almost every couple or family has arguments and those arguments can get heated. But what happens if you are arrested because your significant other or a family member called the police and accused you of domestic violence? The legal process following an arrest can be complicated and foreign, even for people who have experience with
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If you drive for great lengths of time, you may believe that traffic tickets are just an inevitable part of life. Many of us regularly do five or 10 miles an hour above the posted speed limit, roll at stop signs, or try to “beat” a yellow light to make it through an intersection. Unfortunately,
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When most people think of the consequences associated with a DUI, they tend to think about issues like fines, loss of driver’s license, an ignition interlock device, and jail time. While these are serious consequences, it is important to be aware that a DUI conviction also can have serious professional consequences. For these reasons, if
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While Connecticut has not yet joined the handful of states to legalize recreational marijuana use, the legislature did decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana in 2011. So, while possessing any amount of marijuana used to be a crime in Connecticut, possessing less than half an ounce is now a violation – similar to a
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Defending Against Complicated Conspiracy Allegations in Federal Court Did you know that you don’t actually have to complete a criminal offense to face federal criminal charges? You may think that talking about the possibility of committing a crime or even making plans to commit a crime is harmless as long as you don’t ever go
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When you think of federal crimes, you may think of drug offenses, human trafficking, terrorism, and similar offenses. However, a lesser-known offense has almost single-handedly accounted for a 200 percent rise in federal convictions in the past 25 years – illegal reentry into the United States. Many people think that people who are unlawfully present
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Accused of a Felony in CT? Contact Our Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys Right Away Any criminal charge can be stressful, but a felony charge can be downright terrifying. These serious charges can significantly disrupt your life. If you don’t have the right defense, you can face unnecessarily harsh penalties or even wrongful convictions. At Koffsky
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Illegally obtained evidence is a problem in many drug-related cases. With the ongoing rise of heroin, fentanyl, and other opioid possession and trafficking cases in Connecticut, it’s important to look at how illegally obtained evidence plays a role in these cases. When you are charged with a crime in Connecticut—or anywhere else in the United
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