If you plead guilty to a federal criminal offense, you will enter your plea at a hearing in front of the judge overseeing your case. The judge will ask you questions to determine whether your guilty plea is voluntary and knowingly entered, and will generally accept your plea. Your case then moves on to the […]
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Typically, a judge will request that you appear in court if a protective or restraining order has been issued against you. But sometimes a court fails to serve you and you are unaware of a restraining order against you. Even if you weren’t formally notified that you have a restraining order against you, you might
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A criminal conviction does not have to define your life indefinitely. Many people finish their probation or jail sentences, pay their dues, and move on living their lives in an honest and lawful manner. However, having a criminal record can cause many challenges in your life, including with employment, education, or housing opportunities, and it
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What is Assault in the Third Degree in CT? The state of Connecticut has three different Assault statutes that are classified by degree. Assault in the First Degree is the most serious and is a Class B felony. Assault in the Second Degree is a Class C or D felony (depending on the subsection) and
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What you need to know about Domestic Violence Crime in Connecticut. In Connecticut, domestic violence cases are treated differently than other criminal matters. Allegations of domestic violence can dramatically affect your family, job and reputation. An arrest for a domestic violence offense may have serious implication on custody or divorce proceedings. Being charged with a domestic
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Here are a few more things to think about, that an attorney can help you with: Getting a Pardon Can Change Your Life. Having a criminal conviction on your record has many negative consequences; a criminal record may make it hard to find housing, apply for benefits, or obtain certain licenses or permits. Many people
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It\’s never too early to start thinking about the Pardons process! Although you have a criminal conviction, you can start making positive contributions to the community – by furthering your education, seeking and maintaining employment, getting mental and/or substance abuse treatment if needed, performing community service and/or other charitable works, and saving documentation confirming your
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Once you determine that you are eligible for a Pardon, you can get your fingerprints taken at your local police department and begin the process of requesting police reports, criminal history records, and obtaining character letters from family and friends. It is important to keep track of and gather any credentials, degrees, certifications, awards, etc.
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We have often received calls from people who are under the impression that their misdemeanor or felony record will be cleared or somehow go away after a certain period of time. We have had several clients tell us that they thought that after seven years, a conviction would no longer appear on their criminal record.
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The state of Connecticut has three different Assault statutes, classified by degree. Assault in the First Degree is the most serious and is a Class B felony. Second Degree Assault is a Class C felony or Class D felony in CT, depending on which subsection applies, and Assault in the Third Degree is an A
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