A traffic stop in Connecticut resulted in a 22-year-old man being charged for drug possession. The incident occurred in New London near the intersection of Jay Street and Franklin Street at around 1 a.m. on Oct. 20. Police say the man was asleep at the wheel According...
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Federal court disinclined to believe this police assertion
If Houdini-like powers claimed by a police officer in one state are remotely accurate, he is perhaps in the wrong profession. Some people allegedly have one-in-a-million vision, clearly seeing things that others cannot even detect in shadowy form. Others can clearly...
Is it illegal to drive after taking prescription medication?
While certain substances might be legal, it is illegal to drive while under their influence. Alcohol and prescription medication can dramatically impact a driver’s ability to safely operate a motor vehicle. Both prescription medication and strong over-the-counter...
White collar crime: a complex and heavily prosecuted realm
White collar crime comprises a complex sphere within the criminal justice realm. Moreover, it is often misunderstood by the general public in several material ways. Some fundamental takeaways concerning white collar crime For starters, many people underestimate the...
What are the penalties for a second or third Connecticut DUI?
The penalties for any Connecticut drunk driving charge can significantly impact drivers. Jail time and probation can limit drivers’ freedom. Fines can strain their finances. License suspension can make it difficult to keep up responsibilities in their work or their...
2 Connecticut teens face DUI charge in connection with accident
Two teenagers have been charged with several crimes following an accident that led to police confiscating large amounts of drugs and alcohol. Connecticut authorities in Wallingford responded to a call about the accident, which led to the arrest of the driver and a...
Woman arrested and faces DUI charge in Connecticut
A woman from Fairfield County has been arrested under suspicion of drunk driving, according to local sources. The 59-year-old woman was arrested July 10 and now faces a DUI charge. There is no word as to whether she has retained criminal defense counsel at this time,...
Woman faces DUI charge in Connecticut
A 61-year-old woman was charged on the night of July 24 for allegedly driving under the influence of drugs and/or alcohol. Connecticut authorities in Branford arrested the woman, who now faces a DUI charge. So far, she has not been booked a court date, and it is...
Woman in Connecticut faces DUI charge
A 48-year-old woman from New Canaan was arrested as a result of a warrant for two car accidents that happened back in February. Connecticut authorities arrested the woman on July 2 in connection with two possible drunk-driving crashes. She is facing a DUI charge and...
Possible DUI charge for Connecticut firefighter
A man believed to be responsible for a hit-and-run in Fairfield may also face drunk driving charges, according to a new report. The 22-year-old man was accused of hitting a pedestrian on the 4th of July before allegedly fleeing the scene. Now, Connecticut prosecutors...