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 […]
The legal doctrine of “conscious avoidance,” provides that a defendant who deliberately shields himself from clear evidence of critical facts is considered equally liable as one who has actual knowledge. The doctrine, also referred to as “willful blindness,” can be critical in complex white-collar criminal cases, where the defendant’s awareness of others’ wrongful conduct is
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Even if you have had no contact with the criminal justice system or any legal training, it’s very likely that you’ve heard of the legal defense known as “self-defense.” Like many other issues in law, there is something intuitive about the doctrine of self-defense that most of us have understood since our days on the playground: if a bully attacks
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Forensic science is always evolving and now Connecticut law is evolving with it. A new law in our state authorizes convicted individuals to request a new trial based on newly discovered DNA or other forensic evidence at any time after a conviction. In the past, defendants only had three years during which they could request
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Under our laws, police cannot simply stop and detain someone whenever they want. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Connecticut protects against unreasonable search and seizure, which includes unlawful arrest. Unfortunately, many police officers ignore the requirements for a lawful arrest and arrest people in violation
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Connecticut Forgery Defense Attorneys Forgery allegations can arise from many different scenarios and each forgery case is unique. Just because you’ve been charged with forgery does not mean that you’ll automatically be convicted and sentenced to serious penalties. In many cases, a highly experienced criminal defense lawyer can help to limit the consequences you face
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Experienced Attorneys Representing Individuals Charged With Indecent Exposure in Connecticut At Koffsky & Felsen, LLC, our Connecticut indecent exposure attorneys combine a strong work ethic, extensive experience, and a deep understanding of the law to defend and protect the rights of our clients. If you or your loved one was charged with indecent exposure or
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Experienced Attorneys Defending Individuals Accused of Kidnapping in Connecticut At Koffsky & Felsen, LLC, our Connecticut kidnapping attorneys are committed to providing fully personalized, high-quality legal representation to our clients. We firmly believe that every person deserves their day in court. If you were charged with kidnapping, unlawful restraint, custodial interference, or any related offense,
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Helping People Accused of Opioid & Fentanyl Possession Crimes If you have been accused of the illegal possession or sale of fentanyl or other opioid drug, you should call an attorney as soon as you can. Representation by a criminal defense lawyer may help you avoid the most serious consequences that can be imposed by
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CONNECTICUT CRIMINAL DEFENSE Connecticut has several laws intended to protect domestic violence victims and hold offenders accountable. The penalties offenders face for domestic violence, legally referred to as family violence under Connecticut law, vary greatly depending on the particular circumstances surrounding the event that led to their charges. Regardless, those convicted of charges related to
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