Criminal Defense

Those accused of violating Connecticut state statutes usually face criminal prosecution. Thankfully, federal and state laws grant certain key protections to those facing prosecution. There is a right to a presumption of innocence until their conviction, for example,...

Those accused of breaking the law in Connecticut typically have two options. They can plead guilty to the charges that they face and wait for a judge to sentence them in accordance with state law, or they can plead not guilty and attempt to mount a defense. Those who...

There is little question that current approaches to criminal prosecution in Connecticut and across the United States do a disservice to those with mental health disorders. Research has only begun to expose how the courts may improperly handle cases involving criminal...

Breath tests, commonly known as breathalyzers, are a common method Connecticut law enforcement officers use to measure a person's blood alcohol concentration (BAC) quickly and non-invasively during suspected instances of drunk driving. While the mainstream considers...

The manslaughter laws in Connecticut are similar to those in most other states, but they are named differently. Most states classify the taking of a life through an act of negligence as involuntary manslaughter and the taking of a life by an intentional act as...

Hundreds of wrongly convicted people have been released from prisons in Connecticut and around the country because DNA evidence emerged that proved their innocence. Many of these individuals spent decades behind bars for crimes they did no commit, and it was usually a...

Officials in Connecticut aim to stop juvenile crimes from escalating into lifetimes of adult offenses. One measure is a new law that deals with repeat juvenile car thefts. What is the new law about? A new law that passed in July 2022 is controversial, but many believe...

Manslaughter is one of the most serious criminal offenses in Connecticut. If you’ve been charged, it’s important to know what to expect. How are Connecticut’s manslaughter laws different? Connecticut’s manslaughter laws are different from those in other states. It...

Connecticut gun laws are meant to protect anyone, resident of the state or not. Breaking any gun rules and regulations can land you in serious trouble. For instance, just carrying a handgun without a permit can you sentenced to a maximum five-year prison term, require...

In most cases, having a criminal record negatively impacts your ability to work. The ways in which a person in Connecticut is affected by having a criminal record will vary depending on the industry or sector. Read below to learn more about the effects of having a...