If you have been charged and convicted of domestic violence, you may have trouble passing a criminal background check to get a job. This can have far-reaching effects on your life as many employers require a clean criminal background before they will hire you....
Stamford Criminal Defense Law Blog
How a DUI conviction can impact your life
When a resident of Connecticut faces a DUI charge, it's important for them to understand that the consequences of being convicted can be much larger than it first seems. Many people who are convicted of DUI-related charges find their lives changing in ways they never...
Does a dismissed charge show on my record?
Finding a job, applying for a loan: there are plenty of times when someone might have to run a background check on you. You are not alone in worrying about lost opportunities — that a potential employer might pass you over, that a bank...
What are the consequences of an OUI?
There are both short- and long-term consequences you might face if you were arrested for an OUI in Connecticut. These would depend largely on the time of day or week you were arrested, the situation of your arrest and future legal results of your case. The number of...
Dealing with false accusations of abuse
Sometimes, people go too far. Even if your marriage were to experience problems — differences of opinion about living arrangements, financial trouble or child-rearing disagreements, for example — there would be no excuse for your partner to use false...
Is Connecticut a stop-and-identify state?
In short, Connecticut is not a stop-and-identify state. This means that police would not usually have the right to demand ID from you — that is, they could not arrest or detain you should you fail to produce identifying documents when asked.Simply asking...
What penalties do Connecticut’s underage OUI offenders face?
If you are under 21 and receive a charge of operating under the influence in Connecticut, or conversely, if you have a child charged with OUI in Connecticut, you may have concerns about the possible penalties you, he or she may face if convicted. Authorities do not...
How we aim to stop trials before they start
When a client walks into our Connecticut offices, the team supporting , is focused on one thing — getting his or case resolved in the most advantageous and expedient manner available. That often means that we must start...
Understanding Connecticut arraignments
Those accused of a crime are often initially confused about the Connecticut criminal judicial process. This confusion could lead to fear, especially if one were anxious about the long-term consequences of a trial. However, it is usually...
What to know about Connecticut’s ignition interlock device laws
If you are a Connecticut resident who has your driver’s license suspended because of one of several particular vehicular-related crimes, you will typically have to install what is known as an ignition interlock device on your vehicle for a given period. In...

