Allegations of domestic violence can have a long-lasting impact on Connecticut residents, particularly if these allegations include child abuse. If people find themselves facing this accusation, it is important for them to know how they should handle this...
Month: July 2019
Connecticut statutory rape laws
According to Connecticut 2-1-1, statutory rape is a criminal offense that occurs between a person who is of the age of consent and another who is not old enough to legally consent to the activity. State laws vary regarding at what age a person can consent and how big...
What are Connecticut’s animal cruelty laws?
Most people think about assaults against other humans when the topic of violent crimes comes up. However, cruelty to animals can also be violent, and many people might not realize that neglecting or harming an animal can result in serious criminal charges. You and...
What is maintaining a premises?
You may have heard news reports of people in Connecticut facing charges for maintaining premises and felt confused trying to figure out what that means because it does not sound like an illegal action. Indeed, people lawfully maintain different types of premises for...