Fraud charges are allegations that people have lied or tricked others, usually for financial gain. People may face fraud allegations due to their personal behavior or professional activities. For example, a mortgage broker might face fraud charges if they encourage a...
Stamford Criminal Defense Law Blog
Can police pat people down to look for drugs?
Drug charges range from minor possession offenses to more serious trafficking and distribution charges. Some drug offenses involving small amounts of drugs for personal use are misdemeanor offenses. Other violations of controlled substances laws are potential felony...
How can alcohol affect your ability to drive?
People who are operating vehicles or heavy equipment must have the physical and cognitive abilities to do so safely. For those who have been consuming alcohol, this likely isn’t possible. For adults who are over 21, New York has a blood alcohol concentration (BAC)...
White-collar criminal offenses often result in financial penalties
An assortment of different actions might constitute white-collar crimes. Embezzlement and multiple different types of fraud violate both state and federal statutes. Depending on the scope of the alleged criminal activity, an individual accused of a white-collar...
Connecticut considers new tech and laws to target drunk driving
Connecticut officials are pushing to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the state’s roadways. This effort has taken two distinct paths. One involves use of innovative technology and the other changes to current driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while...
Knowing the consequences of violating the RICO Act is crucial
If you or a close relative is cited with RICO violations in Connecticut, you may not know the next step to take to prove your innocence. The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO Act) was passed in 1970 by the United States Congress to fight...
Piloting after a DUI
If you are charged or convicted of driving while under the influence of alcohol in Connecticut, you may face a number of legal penalties. In addition, a DUI conviction may also hinder your ability to pursue or continue your career as a pilot. In most cases, you will...
How to challenge field sobriety results in Connecticut
If you get arrested and charged with DUI, you have the right to challenge the results of any field sobriety tests that were conducted. However, it’s important to note that challenging the results of a field sobriety test is not easy, but you can improve your chances...
How a conviction in Connecticut may affect your career
Some of the worst penalties for a criminal conviction are those you suffer outside the confines of the judicial system. For example, in Connecticut, when the judge or jury finds you guilty of a crime, the Division of Criminal Justice places a record of your conviction...
Ground for Challenging breathalyzer test results in Connecticut
If a police officer in Connecticut suspects that you are driving under the influence, they will stop your car and ask you to take a breathalyzer test. If the machines read anything above 0.08 BAC, they'll arrest you using that result as evidence. However, you can...