Domestic Violence

Risk of Injury to a Minor is a felony in Connecticut, and covers a wide range of criminal conduct. If you have been charged with Risk of Injury to a Minor, it is important to immediately understand how your criminal case will proceed in the Superior Court and what to expect when contacted by the […]

Many people who apply for a Restraining Order work with an attorney who is familiar with the Restraining Order Application and hearing process. An experienced attorney can ensure that you are aware of your options, whether a Restraining Order can be filed against a certain individual and what conditions can be imposed on the person

If you have been served with a Restraining Order, it means someone is seeking a Court Order that you not assault, threaten, abuse, harass, follow or stalk them. If the judge grants the applicant’s request for a Restraining Order, the Court can prohibit you from contacting the applicant in any way.  This can affect your

If you are charged with a crime and the Court determines that you are a danger or potential danger to the complainant, the Court may issue a Protective Order. Protective Orders are commonly issued in family, or domestic violence, cases and can last until your criminal case is resolved. A Criminal Protective Order is an Order of

Koffsky and Felsen are the leading experts on restraining orders in Connecticut. We know the consequences of a restraining order and what it does to your record. When you\’re served with a restraining order, no one can help you through the process better than we can. Call us at 203-327-1500 to discuss your case and

Things you should know before filing for a Civil Restraining Order in Connecticut How (and why) to get a lawyer to help file a restraining order This guide will tell you how to file a restraining order in CT, but it is really recommended that you hire an attorney to guide you through the process.

Criminal Protective Orders in Connecticut and How They Affect You Protective Orders are issued when a Court determines that an Order is necessary to protect an individual from someone who has been charged with a crime.  Protective Orders are commonly issued in family, or domestic violence, cases and can last until your criminal case is

Mandated Reporter Law in Connecticut In Connecticut, certain people who supervise and/or frequently come into contact with children are mandated reporters. This means that they are required to report suspected abuse or neglect of a child, or if they suspect that a child is at “imminent risk of serious harm.” Am I a Mandated Reporter?

What you need to know if you have been charged with a domestic violence crime. If you are arrested by the police for a domestic violence crime, you will have to appear in court the next day (if you are arrested on a weekend or on a holiday, you will be required to appear in

Arrest on multiple charges results from woman’s domestic dispute text to 911 A recent domestic dispute that resulted in an arrest and criminal firearm and other charges is the result of a text to 911, boosting efforts by police and others to promote texting the emergency services whenever it’s too dangerous or otherwise impossible to