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… Read More
Connecticut Attempted Murder Lawyer
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… Read More
Cell Tower Location Data in Criminal Cases
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… Read More
Changes to Connecticut Bond Laws
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,… Read More
Can the Police Pull Me Over for No Reason?
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… Read More
Arrests Connected to Widespread Drug Overdoses in New Haven
Students were returning to school at Yale in August when more than 100 drug overdoses occurred in a nearby park, according to news reports. The overdoses stemmed from a batch of K2, a form of synthetic marijuana that many people… Read More
A Pandora’s Box Of Privacy – Networked Home Assistants Like Alexa
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… Read More
An Overview of Crime in Connecticut
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… Read More
A Brief Look at the Federal Sentencing Process
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… Read More
Armed Robbery Defense
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… Read More
