In Connecticut as in other states, a person who is charged with a drunk driving offense while operating a semi truck or other commercial vehicle may face serious penalties. These may include penalties similar to those for drivers operating regular passenger vehicles...
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Month: July 2017
Terry stops and drug charges
Someone is arrested on drug charges every 20 seconds in the United States. Many times, both in Connecticut and elsewhere, their civil liberties are violated due to illegal stops and/or illegal searches and seizures. Often this happens as the result of an...
Understanding a protective order
If you have recently had a protective or restraining order placed against you in Connecticut, you may be confused about what rights you have and what actions could be punishable by the law. We at The Law Offices of Joseph J. Colarusso can help you understand the...
How widespread is drug trafficking in the U.S.?
If you have been or someone you know has been arrested for and charged with the illegal sale or distribution of a narcotic drug in Connecticut, it may be helpful for you to know that you are far from alone. According to DrugAbuse.net, at least 30,000 people annually...
Man to to serve 120 days of 18-month sentence
When hearing about a criminal arrest, conviction or sentencing, people in Connecticut might initially think that there is little to no hope for defendants. The law is the law and if a person is said to have broken that they will experience the predefined penalties....
