Criminal Law

CONTACT ME NOW FOR A CONSULTATION Providing quality assistance to individuals on probation and parole in Connecticut Probation and parole are both forms of conditional freedom that may be suddenly taken away under certain circumstances. Whether you have been placed on probation in lieu of jail time or have been released from prison on parole, […]

Governor Dannel Malloy signed two bills into law in the summer of 2017 that make important changes to CT’s criminal justice system. Both changes favor defendants and may improve the pretrial justice process in our state. No Civil Forfeiture Without a Conviction Civil forfeiture laws allow law enforcement authorities to seize private property from arrestees

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 probable cause to obtain a warrant and make an arrest. A prosecutor will likely rely

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 evidence does not always positively identify a suspect. Members of juries who are not familiar

While Connecticut has not yet joined the handful of states to legalize recreational marijuana use, the legislature did decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana in 2011. So, while possessing any amount of marijuana used to be a crime in Connecticut, possessing less than half an ounce is now a violation – similar to a

Accused of a Felony in CT? Contact Our Experienced Criminal Defense Attorneys Right Away Any criminal charge can be stressful, but a felony charge can be downright terrifying. These serious charges can significantly disrupt your life. If you don’t have the right defense, you can face unnecessarily harsh penalties or even wrongful convictions. At Koffsky

Illegally obtained evidence is a problem in many drug-related cases. With the ongoing rise of heroin, fentanyl, and other opioid possession and trafficking cases in Connecticut, it’s important to look at how illegally obtained evidence plays a role in these cases. When you are charged with a crime in Connecticut—or anywhere else in the United

If you’re arrested or charged with a serious state or federal crime, the first step is to contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer as soon as possible. The next step is to confirm that your attorney is working with an experienced criminal investigator. Just as there’s a wide range of experience and skill among criminal defense

A stalking charge is not something to take lightly. Connecticut has tough laws designed to protect citizens from dangerous and aggressive behavior. This includes several laws prohibiting various degrees of stalking. If you have been accused of stalking someone, it is important to understand the severity of the charges and respond appropriately. In Connecticut, an

If jailhouse informants come forward in your case, or the case of one of your relatives, don’t think that a conviction will be inevitable. Call (203) 327-1500 for representation by a law firm that fully understands how to challenge jailhouse snitch testimony and call into question the snitch’s reliability to the jury. Jailhouse Talk Can