Category Archives: Criminal Defense
What To Do After a First-Time DUI Arrest in Connecticut
If you have been arrested for a DUI charge in Connecticut, then you may be wondering what you should do. This is undoubtedly a scary predicament to be in, as a conviction and penalties are bad enough. A conviction can also result in other adverse life implications like damage to one’s reputation or difficulties… Read More »
Defending Yourself Against False Domestic Abuse Claims
There are no criminal charges that will not adversely impact someone’s life. And, even if a criminal charge is proven false and a person alleged to have committed a crime is found not guilty, the initial accusations alone can follow that individual around for the rest of their life. Being accused of criminal misdeeds… Read More »
Does An Issuance Of A Summons For Shoplifting In Connecticut Mean You Have Been Arrested?
If you were caught shoplifting in Connecticut, depending on the situation, when law enforcement arrives, they may not slap the handcuffs on you and haul you away to jail. Instead, they may simply provide you with a summons and ticket. This is often the scenario in many shoplifting situations. However, just because your experience… Read More »
Comparing Goals In Personal Injury And Criminal Litigation Cases
Whether you have a civil issue like a Connecticut car accident claim or if you are facing criminal charges, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure about your future. You may also be unaware of how the legal system works that govern your specific situation. Personal injury matters, for example, are litigated in the… Read More »
How Does A Felony Affect Your Life?
Many people have been convicted of crimes. These crimes may consist of DUI, drug possession, petty theft, indecent exposure, assault, and battery, which are often misdemeanors. A person convicted of a misdemeanor may have to pay a fine and go on probation, but for the most part, their life does not change much. This… Read More »
What Is The Difference Between Larceny, Robbery, And Burglary In Connecticut?
In Connecticut, criminal theft is referred to as larceny. A person commits larceny when, with intent to deprive another of property or to appropriate the same to himself or a third person, they wrongfully take, obtain, or withhold that property from the owner. Larceny does not necessarily require the use of physical force against… Read More »