Persons accused of criminal violations in Connecticut could face multiple felony charges and significant prison time. Defendants concerned about the jury returning with a guilty verdict might be amenable to a plea bargain. A plea bargain agreement could involve...
Criminal Defense
Things to know if you are accused of domestic violence
Domestic violence cases are more complicated than other criminal cases. Because the victims know one another, matters can become highly emotional. The mere allegation of domestic abuse can land you in jail, at least temporarily. This is why it is important to know...
Party goer arrested for DWI
A Connecticut man was recently released from police custody after posting his $200 bond. He was arrested in the early hours of the morning on two different charges, including DWI. The driver supposedly told police that he had attended a party the night before...
Let’s Talk About the Coronavirus
Let's talk about the Coronavirus It's on your mind and it's definitely on ours, so let's just talk about it... We're continuing to monitor the coronavirus (officially "Coronavirus Disease 2019" or "COVID-19") situation very closely and I promise you that the safety of...
Criminal defense — 2 charged with drug activity near school
Connecticut police recently arrested two people for allegedly selling drugs near a school zone. Of the two, one man was out on bond following a drug-related arrest the week prior. A judge set his bond at $50,000. The woman who was arrested at the same time was...
3 Must-Follow Social Media and Email Rules
People like to share. It's sweet and cute. Can you hear me gagging? I am. There's nothing sweet or cute about sharing when it comes your personal, private data, information and opinions. Our clients, (our people), post about almost everything that they do and think....
Connecticut Sentencing and Collateral Consequences
Every time that a family member calls a Connecticut inmate, Connecticut collects a 68% commission on that call. That commission delivered $7.7 million in revenue to the State, according to a Stamford Advocate February 14, 2020 article. That's money paid by a family...
Does Your Law Firm Give a Damn About You?
Trial lawyers actually argue about whether and how to be human beings. One of the hallmarks of human behavior is emotional connection with other human beings. Unless you're a sociopath, most people emotionally, personally connect with others. But not all lawyers do...
Criminal defense: 18-year-old arrested for burglary
Most people in Connecticut make at least one poor decision during their teenage years, but not everyone faces criminal charges as a result. Police in New Canaan recently arrested an 18-year-old for allegedly breaking into an area supermarket. Although police believe...
Criminal defense: Police arrest man accused of theft
New Canaan police recently arrested a man they believe was involved in a theft that occurred over two years ago. The out-of-state man is facing first-degree charges for both burglary and larceny, both of which may require a thorough criminal defense plan. He is also...