Connecticut residents who are arrested and charged with criminal offenses may have multiple ways to approach their defense. One approach to a criminal defense is to enter into a plea agreement with the prosecution. A plea agreement often includes a defendant pleading...
Violent Crimes
New DNA evidence leads judge to free man from prison
People who are convicted of any form of crime in Connecticut should be aware that the technology used to investigate crimes evolves over time like any other technology and this may provide new opportunities to review evidence even after a trial has been concluded and...
New York says it sees increase in hate crimes
Residents in Connecticut and neighboring areas of the northeast know that people can be charged with crimes for activities considered hateful against certain individuals based upon discriminatory factors. For example, an attack on someone simply because of his or her...
Felonies, misdemeanors and infractions in Connecticut
Have you been arrested and charged with a crime in Connecticut? Maybe you know someone who has recently been arrested and is facing criminal charges. Either way, it can be important for you to understand a bit about how many types and levels of criminal charges are...
What is forensic biology?
With the plethora of police television shows or movies available, you have no doubt seen actors portraying detectives or discussing the particulars of certain pieces of evidence. But, behind all of the story lines in these fictional situations, what is actually real?...
Police tactics questioned
Perhaps one of the most important things for Connecticut residents charged with crimes to remember is that they are always owed proper treatment and a proper defense. This can often be difficult to keep in mind especially in cases involving a lot of media attention....
Murder charges filed but potential motive unknown
Connecticut residents who may be arrested and charged with serious crimes know that they can face an uphill battle at least in the eyes of the public. Media sources can make life difficult for defendants as often times reports contain only spotty details that can cast...
Prison plus probation for teacher in sex crime
Connecticut residents who have ever been accused of a sex crime know that this can be a very scary thing. When such an allegation involves a minor, the potential to experience consequences that last a lifetime exists. This can happen to people in all types of...
Three people accused of assault in Connecticut
From years of imprisonment to a permanently damaged reputation, there are many ways that assault charges can affect those who are accused. In New London, and other parts of the state, assault accusations sometimes contain false details and alleged...
Connecticut woman charged with assault
When someone is facing assault charges, or has been accused of any other type of violent crime, they may be dealing with a myriad of issues. For example, they may be struggling with completely false allegations and and be incredibly stressed out because they are...