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 […]