In order to convict a defendant of a crime, a prosecutor must present enough evidence to prove all of the elements of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt. A prosecutor can’t simply present anything they want to the jury, however, as there are rules that govern what types of evidence are admissible and what types […]

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 with a deadly weapon. Note that the weapon doesn’t have to be a firearm, but […]

Do I need an attorney if I am served with a Grand Jury Subpoena? You may not need an attorney for every type of legal case, but when served with a Grand Jury Subpoena, you absolutely do. If you get served with a grand jury subpoena and must provide documents and/or testify, it is crucial […]

WHAT TO DO IF YOU BECOME THE TARGET OF A FEDERAL CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION What is a target letter? A target letter is a letter from a federal prosecutor informing you that you are the target of a federal investigation. This means that the government thinks you have knowledge of, or that you participated in, a […]

Articles about State ​Criminal Defense – from the news ​Bridgeport man charged after attempting to evade the police Sometimes being arrested can be a confusing experience. The suspect may be frightened and may not know why they are being pursued, so they may opt to flee or evade arrest. In Connecticut and elsewhere, instead of […]

Connecticut Gets Smart on Crime With Inmate Early Release Law As Connecticut and other states grapple with tight budgets, many have made attempts to lower recidivism, or the rate at which released prisoners are reincarcerated for new crimes. A national study found that more than 40 percent of people released from prison end up back […]

Articles about ​Federal Criminal Defense​ – from the news Alleged mob boss set free after beating two racketeering trials Many people charged with crimes in the New Canaan area find they are later acquitted of those charges. Being arrested or charged with a crime does not mean you are guilty because everyone is innocent until […]