Connecticut’s drugs laws are some of the strictest in the United States. If you are charged with drug distribution in the state, the penalties for a conviction are severe. Some drug distribution offenses qualify as federal crimes. And these can come with even harsher...
Drug Crimes
What will a possession conviction cost you in Connecticut?
If you are charged with drug possession in Connecticut, it is important to fight the charges. Not only may a conviction have disastrous effects on your career, you may also face hefty fines and jail time. The penalties for drug possession depend upon the substance...
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...
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...
Wrongly Accused in Connecticut
Imagine that someone accuses you of a crime. It can be any crime. Maybe it's theft. Maybe it's sexual assault. Maybe it's simply an accusation that you've breached the peace. Now imagine that the accusation is false. How does it make you feel to be falsely accused?...
Connecticut Juvenile, Underage and Young Adult Defense
A Connecticut juvenile, underage or young adult arrest can launch the emotions and fears of an entire family. It is a time of tremendous worry and anxiety. Families who come to after a juvenile, adolescent or young family member has been...
Connecticut Criminal Defense Lawyer? Don’t Judge.
Many attorneys who refer to themselves as criminal defense lawyers look at their clients and their plight and act as though it could never happen to them. ------------ You drove drunk. I would NEVER drive drunk. You got into an argument with your wife, your husband,...
Connecticut Criminal Defense: Bail Law and Procedure
Connecticut Criminal Defense: Bail Law and Procedure Ideally, if you're arrested, you will be released upon a written Promise to Appear. That means that you don't have to pay any money or use a bail bondsman. You simply promise that you'll show up in court when you're...