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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With the recent opening of legal retail marijuana shops in neighboring Massachusetts, authorities report they are on watch for the impact on Connecticut residents, especially drivers. Whether people use marijuana in Massachusetts and then drive across state lines or transport marijuana from Massachusetts and use it in Connecticut, police officers can stop and arrest drivers
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It is understandable why so many people want to apply for a pardon to erase their criminal records in Connecticut. Obtaining a pardon can help you escape past mistakes and move forward with increased employment, housing, and educational opportunities. However, not just anyone will be granted a pardon. Instead, there is a specific application process
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CONTACT US NOW FOR A CONSULTATION Fentanyl has been in the news more and more lately, and the reason is it\’s been linked to several overdose deaths, hundreds across the country on a daily basis. Now Fentanyl is a very powerful opioid painkiller. It does have legitimate medical uses in small doses but more and
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CONTACT US NOW FOR A CONSULTATION Any time a person is accused of a sexual assault the evidence often comes down in the form of the words of the accuser alone. There might be physical evidence in the case, but often that doesn\’t necessarily prove a sexual assault. Rather it may prove a consensual encounter,
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As we start opening our January credit card statements and bank statements, some of us will have a double surprise. Not only will we see how much money we spent during the Holiday season, some of us will notice a far scarier situation: we’ve been the victim of fraud Each year, the FBI warns consumers
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While any criminal allegation or conviction will affect your life, being accused of a sex crime can have particularly serious and long-lasting implications. You have to worry about potential penal consequences, such as a prison sentence, and many other ancillary, yet serious consequences that are not court-imposed. To minimize the penalties you face – or
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If you’re arrested or charged with a serious state or federal crime, the first step is to contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. The next step is to confirm that your attorney is working with an experienced criminal investigator. Just as there’s a wide range of experience and skill among criminal defense
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A stalking charge is not something to take lightly. Connecticut has tough laws designed to protect citizens from dangerous and aggressive behavior. This includes several laws prohibiting various degrees of stalking. If you have been accused of stalking someone, it is important to understand the severity of the charges and respond appropriately. In Connecticut, an
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If jailhouse informants come forward in your case, or the case of one of your relatives, don’t think that a conviction will be inevitable. Call (203) 327-1500 for representation by a law firm that fully understands how to challenge jailhouse snitch testimony and call into question the snitch’s reliability to the jury. Jailhouse Talk Can
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