It is not uncommon for a Connecticut resident to receive a prescription for pain medication from a doctor or a dentist. Whether a major surgery to remove a tumor or a root canal, many procedures leave people in need of pain relief. Other conditions find patients...
Stamford Criminal Defense Law Blog
Truck driver arrested for impaired operation
In Connecticut as in other states, a person who is charged with a drunk driving offense while operating a semi truck or other commercial vehicle may face serious penalties. These may include penalties similar to those for drivers operating regular passenger vehicles...
Terry stops and drug charges
Someone is arrested on drug charges every 20 seconds in the United States. Many times, both in Connecticut and elsewhere, their civil liberties are violated due to illegal stops and/or illegal searches and seizures. Often this happens as the result of an...
Understanding a protective order
If you have recently had a protective or restraining order placed against you in Connecticut, you may be confused about what rights you have and what actions could be punishable by the law. We at The Law Offices of Joseph J. Colarusso can help you understand the...
How widespread is drug trafficking in the U.S.?
If you have been or someone you know has been arrested for and charged with the illegal sale or distribution of a narcotic drug in Connecticut, it may be helpful for you to know that you are far from alone. According to DrugAbuse.net, at least 30,000 people annually...
Man to to serve 120 days of 18-month sentence
When hearing about a criminal arrest, conviction or sentencing, people in Connecticut might initially think that there is little to no hope for defendants. The law is the law and if a person is said to have broken that they will experience the predefined penalties....
Consider cost of DUI this Fourth of July
Connecticut residents eager to enjoy celebrations with friends and family during this upcoming Fourth of July weekend should be able to simply look forward to the fun. However, there is a strong need to attend to practical matters in order to avoid potential problems...
Understanding forensic testing for drug and DUI cases
If you have been charged with a drug-related crime or a driving under the influence charge in Connecticut, you may find it helpful to learn about the types of toxicology and forensic tests that are done in your case. Many law enforcement officers and prosecutors...
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...
Task force to oversee use of body and dash cameras
People in Connecticut may be aware that more and more law enforcement agencies around the country have been adopting the use of video cameras by officers. Some of these cameras are mounted on the dashboards of police vehicles while others are literally worn on police...

