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...
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What roles do mental health reports play in Connecticut trials?
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...
Challenging breathalyzer results
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...
How do healthcare providers know what insurance to bill?
There are often multiple insurance policies that might apply after someone gets hurt. Obviously, healthcare providers at physician's offices and hospitals are in the habit of billing health insurance policies. However, an individual's health insurance provider may not...
The penalties for manslaughter in Connecticut
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...
Six ways to deal with car accident trauma
We spend a lot of time on this blog talking about the legal realities of a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence. This is critically important information if you’re hoping to pursue a personal injury lawsuit to prove accountability and recover the...
Police lineups are not very reliable
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...
Do you need these experts in your personal injury case?
Do you feel like your car accident was clean cut? Do you think that it’s obvious that another driver’s negligence caused your accident? If you answered “yes” to these questions, you’re ready to take legal action in hopes of recovering compensation for the damages that...
New law dealing with juveniles and car thefts
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...
How to pay your bills while your lawsuit is pending
If you’ve been in an accident that has left you with serious injuries, then you’re probably worried about how you’re going to make ends meet as you focus on your recovery. If you are unable to work to earn a living, it doesn’t take long for extensive medical bills to...