According to numerous reports in the media, the Covid-19 virus, aka the Coronavirus, has spawned price gouging by sellers of a variety of products in high demand and short supply. The Office of the Attorney General for the State of… Read More
Preparing Financially for Incarceration
When an individual is convicted of a crime, a jail or prison sentence is supposed to pay their debt to society. But those facing incarceration must prepare financially for what lies ahead in order to prevent emerging with financial scars… Read More
Pleading Nolo Contendere to Protect Yourself in Civil Proceedings
At the beginning of every criminal case, you will need to tell the court how you “plead.” You should never plead guilty to an offense without first discussing your options with an experienced criminal defense lawyer. You can change your… Read More
Pardon Applications in Connecticut
Many individuals who have been convicted of a state criminal offense in Connecticut have obtained relief from the collateral consequences of a conviction by applying for a pardon. You can obtain a full pardon and erasure of your criminal record… Read More
Overview of the Expungement Process
The process of seeking an expungement in Connecticut can be a complicated one, with many different steps and requirements. However, if you successfully receive an expungement and have your criminal convictions erased from your record, going through the process can… Read More
Overdose Death Attorney
With the opioid overdose epidemic at an all-time high, the public’s attention has been on those who lost their lives due to heroin and fentanyl. However, in recent months, law enforcement agencies have focused on other aspects of overdoses—specifically, where… Read More
It’s Never Too Early to Start Thinking About a Connecticut Expungement
Being convicted of a crime is a serious matter that can have a lasting impact on your life. This is true for even relatively minor offenses, and the collateral professional or educational consequences of a conviction can far outlast any… Read More
Myth: Fingerprint Evidence Is Infallible
Often, when police officers do not know who committed an alleged crime, they will search the scene for fingerprints to help identify a suspect. If a fingerprint matches one in the law enforcement database, police can use the match as… Read More
Myth: DNA Evidence Is Infallible
We’ve all seen episodes of crime shows that feature investigators finding a hair at a murder scene and solving the crime with a DNA match. However, real life is far from a television script, and the truth is that DNA… Read More
More Steps Toward Bail Reform in the United States
We recently discussed changes to bond laws in Connecticut, which follow the bail reform trends sweeping across much of the country. A new law signed in California now leads the states in bail reform, as it will effectively eliminate all… Read More
