According to data from the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles, teen deaths related to drunk driving have decreased in recent years, and tough teen driving laws dating to 2008 are cited as a major factor behind the decrease. Drivers under… Read More
One Strategy for Getting a Pardon
CONTACT US NOW FOR A CONSULTATION After you’ve been convicted of a crime in Connecticut, you will be eligible eventually to apply for a pardon. For a misdemeanor, it’s three years after the conviction, and for a felony, it’s five… Read More
When Is It Time to Call a CT Pardons Attorney?
A criminal conviction is a difficult thing to live with. Generally speaking, a criminal record is accessible to the general public, meaning that anyone with sufficient curiosity about your past can learn about an embarrassing or questionable chapter in your… Read More
Tougher Sentences for Fentanyl Won’t Help Curb Overdose Epidemic
In a supposed attempt to curb the fentanyl problem in the U.S., Congress members proposed amendments to the Controlled Substances Act as it relates to fentanyl. In short, the bill aims to increase mandatory minimum prison sentences for possessing or… Read More
Drugs in Your Car When Stopped by the Police
CONTACT US NOW FOR A CONSULTATION If you’re stopped by the police and you’re found to be in possession of narcotics or other illegal drugs, the police on the scene are going to begin an investigation and make a determination… Read More
What’s The Difference Between a Federal Target, Subject, and Witness?
FEDERAL CRIMES ATTORNEY CONTACT US NOW FOR A CONSULTATION A federal criminal investigation is a virtual danger zone for the unwary. Even if you believe you’ve done nothing improper, you should never assume that the government sees the situation the… Read More
What to Look for in a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Above All Else, Look For Tenacity Not much else will strike as much fear in the heart of a person like the possibility of being convicted of a crime and the thoughts of facing prison time. If for whatever reason,… Read More
What to Do if There Is a Warrant for Your Arrest
Typically, people are arrested at the scene of the crime. These arrests are conducted without warrants and are permissible when the arresting officer has probable cause to believe that a crime was committed. For example, if they suspect drunk driving,… Read More
What Is a Criminal Defense Attorney?
Someone Who Finds a Solution for Every Problem When life doesn’t go as planned and the immediate reality of the situation in no way matches the vision you imagined for yourself, take a breath and remember nothing is perfect. If… Read More
What Does a Criminal Defense Lawyer Do?
A criminal defense lawyer protects you and ensures that your rights were not violated either before or after you have been arrested for any crime in Connecticut. A criminal defense lawyer will evaluate the charges against you, the evidence the… Read More
