If you are a Connecticut resident grappling with an addiction to methamphetamine and you are also facing drug-related criminal charges, you may have concerns about the penalties you may face, and whether you will ever be able to put your addiction behind you. A meth...
Stamford Criminal Defense Law Blog
Are eyewitness lineups accurate and reliable?
If you have been charged with a crime in Connecticut, you may be forced to participate in an eyewitness lineup. While many states in the nation implement these procedures, multiple studies show that this method of identifying a suspect can be inaccurate and often...
Domestic violence allegations and your career
When someone is facing accusations related to domestic violence, they may be worried about how the charges could affect their future. We have discussed how domestic violence allegations can have an adverse impact on a dispute over child custody and some of the other...
Factors that can impact Breathalyzer accuracy
If you are driving in Connecticut and you catch a glimpse of those blue lights swirling in your rear-view mirror, your heart may drop into your chest, even if you do not believe you have done anything wrong. If the law enforcement official proceeds to administer a...
Collateral consequences of a felony conviction
If you are a Connecticut felony offender, you may know that, in addition to fines, jail time and other criminal repercussions you may face for your crime, you may also face penalties that come from sources outside the criminal justice system. Known as...
Penalties for Connecticut’s repeat DUI offenders
If you live in Connecticut, are facing a driving under the influence charge and already have such a conviction on your record, the harshness of your penalties typically increases alongside the number of convictions you have in your past. Joseph J. Colarusso recognizes...
Do repeat offenders face automatic jail time in Connecticut?
Connecticut state law provides for an increase in sentencing severity to dissuade recidivism. Persistent offenders, to use the language of the penal code, might face jail more often than individuals convicted of their first offense. For example, if you had a...
Clearing your Connecticut criminal record
A Connecticut criminal record has the potential to haunt you, potentially affecting everything from where you can work to whether you can secure a loan or rent an apartment. Depending on the circumstances of your case and whether you already have a criminal record,...
What is constructive possession?
If you are a Connecticut resident facing drug charges, your freedom may be at stake. Depending on what type of drugs law enforcement officers accuse you of possessing when they arrested you, plus the amount thereof and your alleged intent for possessing them, you...
Can you lose financial aid because of a drug conviction?
If you are the proud parent of a Connecticut graduate who has plans to head off to college in the fall, you may be spending the summer preparing your son or daughter for life on his or her own. Many first-time college students experiment a bit after getting a taste of...

