Blood spatter evidence has become a well-known part of forensic science and criminal prosecution, especially in homicide cases in Connecticut and across the country. Analysts examine the pattern and formation of blood spatters, spots and drops left behind at the scene...
Month: October 2019
How community service exacerbates the problem of court debt
Community service is an option that some Connecticut residents may have if they are not able to pay court fines and do not want to serve time in jail. At times, individuals are ordered by the court to perform community service. While it has proven beneficial for some...
Man arrested for DUI after going twice legal speed limit
In the early morning hours of Oct. 5, Connecticut authorities charged a man with DUI and drug possession after he was pulled over for driving twice the legal speed limit. The incident took place in Darien. According to local media reports, an officer with the Darien...
What happens if you refuse a Connecticut chemical alcohol test?
Even if you had just one alcoholic drink before getting behind the wheel, you may feel hesitant to take a chemical test if a Connecticut law enforcement official pulls you over and asks you to do so. You may know that a Connecticut drunk driving conviction brings with...
How accurate is eyewitness testimony?
As someone facing a criminal charge in Connecticut, you may have concerns about any potential eyewitnesses who plan to testify against you and how their testimony might impact your case. Historically, few types of evidence have proven as convincing to judges or juries...