Many criminal cases begin with routine traffic stops. In many of those stops the police discover evidence of criminal activity. It is important to remember that the police cannot simply stop you whenever they feel like it. If an officer stops your vehicle without a legally valid reason, a lawyer can bring a motion to […]
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The issue of bond—also commonly known as bail—has been a hot topic for criminal justice reformers in the United States, and Connecticut is no different. Connecticut is one of many states that recently underwent an overhaul of the bond system, with a new law passed and taking effect last year in 2017. The previous bail
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The ubiquity of cell phones has completely changed many aspects of the world—including criminal investigations. Law enforcement officers and investigators often closely examine the contents of a cell phone of a criminal suspect or defendant. Cell phones can reveal call and text history, social media messages, emails, photos and videos of recent activities, and more.
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Experienced Attorneys Defending Individuals Charged With Attempted Murder in Connecticut At Koffsky & Felsen, LLC, our Connecticut attempted murder lawyers provide proactive, zealous and effective legal representation to clients. On what could be the worst day of your life, you need an experienced attorney by your side. If you or your loved one was arrested
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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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Have you found yourself unable to get a job because of a mistake you made years ago? Has your criminal record affected your personal life and self-esteem? Have you been turned down for an apartment or do you have higher insurance rates because you checked “yes” when asked whether you\’ve been convicted of a crime?
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The criminal laws and justice system in Connecticut can be extremely complex and confusing. Every now and then, it’s important to take a broader look at how crime is treated in our state and the types of cases that are heard by state criminal courts. No matter what type of criminal case, however, it’s critical
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Your virtual home assistant can adjust your thermostat, give you reminders, answer your questions, and more – but can it provide evidence against you if you are accused of a crime? Or can that same evidence be used to show you are innocent of a crime? The newest frontier of electronic discovery in criminal cases
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In order to convict a defendant of a crime, a prosecutor must present enough evidence to prove all of the elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. A prosecutor can’t simply present anything they want to the jury, however, as there are rules that govern what types of evidence are admissible and what types
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Experienced criminal defense attorneys can defend against any type of criminal charge—even violent offenses such as armed robbery. Armed robbery occurs when someone uses intimidation, threats of using force, or actual force to take property from another person while armed with a deadly weapon. Note that the weapon doesn’t have to be a firearm, but
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