Criminal Law

Experienced Attorneys Defending Individuals Accused of Kidnapping in Connecticut At Koffsky & Felsen, LLC, our Connecticut kidnapping attorneys are committed to providing fully personalized, high-quality legal representation to our clients. We firmly believe that every person deserves their day in court. If you were charged with kidnapping, unlawful restraint, custodial interference, or any related offense, […]

Forensic science is always evolving and now Connecticut law is evolving with it. A new law in our state authorizes convicted individuals to request a new trial based on newly discovered DNA or other forensic evidence at any time after a conviction. In the past, defendants only had three years during which they could request

Under our laws, police cannot simply stop and detain someone whenever they want. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Connecticut protects against unreasonable search and seizure, which includes unlawful arrest. Unfortunately, many police officers ignore the requirements for a lawful arrest and arrest people in violation

Even if you have had no contact with the criminal justice system or any legal training, it’s very likely that you’ve heard of the legal defense known as “self-defense.” Like many other issues in law, there is something intuitive about the doctrine of self-defense that most of us have understood since our days on the playground: if a bully attacks

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 stops your vehicle without a legally valid reason, a lawyer can bring a motion to

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, with a new law passed and taking effect last year in 2017. The previous bail

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 and text history, social media messages, emails, photos and videos of recent activities, and more.

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 need an experienced attorney by your side. If you or your loved one was arrested

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 heard by state criminal courts. No matter what type of criminal case, however, it’s critical

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 you are innocent of a crime? The newest frontier of electronic discovery in criminal cases