You’ve likely heard the term domestic violence before and you understand that physical violence against a spouse is a form of it. However, domestic violence doesn’t always refer to physical acts, and it doesn’t always occur within a marital relationship. Many times, those who are committing domestic violence aren’t even aware that what they’re doing […]
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Before the coronavirus pandemic, an increasing number of people were coming to the realization that prisons were over-crowded, that over-incarceration was itself a critical societal problem, and that the half-century “civil war on crime” was both ill-conceived and racially discriminatory. Too many people were doing too much time. Now, the global reach of Covid-19 and
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Research has shown that the presence of a gun in a household where domestic violence exists significantly increases the risk of homicide in the home. A recent study revealed that out of all the murder cases involving female victims, 40 percent to 50 percent were killed by their husband, boyfriend, or ex. For male homicide
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CONTACT US NOW FOR A CONSULTATION In any encounter with the police, people often wonder, “Should I speak with the police?” Sometimes the circumstances will make it clear that it\’s okay. You might be the victim of a crime, or you might be simply a witness. You saw a small accident on the street, the
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Many federal criminal cases – especially those involving complex white collar crimes – begin with lengthy investigations by federal agents trying to gather a mountain of evidence before charges even issue. Although you may be tempted to tell investigators whatever necessary to deflect suspicion and avoid association with the crime, making false statements to agents
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In the American legal system, the prosecution must prove every element of a crime beyond a reasonable doubt in order to obtain a conviction. Reasonable doubt is the highest burden of proof available in the justice system, and requires that the finder of fact have no other reasonable explanation available to them other than the
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Over the past two decades, the Connecticut legislature has amended our state’s criminal laws to change numerous misdemeanor crimes into felony offenses. Legislators are constantly changing criminal laws to keep in line with what they believe to be the public opinion of their supporters. If certain politicians want to seem tough on crime, one simple
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Defending Against Allegations of Parole Violations If a court sentences you to a prison term, you may be eligible for early release. Such a release, however, will come with many conditions that the court expects you to follow for a certain period of time. This process of conditional release is called parole, and any violation
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VIOLATION OF PROBATION Representing Clients Accused of Violating the Terms of Probation Many people do not take alleged probation violations seriously. However, if a court finds you guilty of a violation, the consequences can cost you money and limit your freedom for months or even years. At Koffsky & Felsen, LLC, our attorneys provide qualified
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Q. What is wire fraud? A. Wire fraud generally refers to fraud or theft crimes that are committed using any type of electronic communication device. If someone uses television, radio, telephones, emails, social media apps, banking transactions, or the internet to defraud people of money or other things of value, then they can be charged
