Anyone who is arrested for and charged with any type of crime will want to learn about the laws that pertain to that offense. Part of that learning naturally includes getting an understanding of the types of penalties that a person may face if they are ultimately...
Stamford Criminal Defense Law Blog
Electronic monitoring technology
People in Connecticut who are arrested for or convicted of certain offenses may be required to submit to electronic monitoring by probation officers or parole officers. There are two types of systems used to monitor people as the Connecticut General Assembly...
Education board member arrested four times in two months
For many people in Connecticut, when they hear about someone being arrested for and charged with driving under the influence, their minds may well conjure up images of a particular stereotype. This stereotype is not generally a highly educated and successful, upper...
How accurate are field sobriety tests?
Have you recently been arrested and charged with driving under the influence in Connecticut? Whether this experience is your first brush with the law or not, it can be a scary and uncertain time for you. Understanding the opportunities you might have for a defense...
Changes to restraining order laws in Connecticut
Have you been charged with domestic violence in Connecticut? Perhaps your spouse or partner has talked about seeking a restraining order against you for alleged domestic violence. If you are in such a situation, you may well be looking to understand the laws...
Investigation leads to raid and drug-related arrests
Connecticut residents who find themselves abruptly arrested and charged with criminal offenses like drug crimes may often wonder what they should do next or what to expect from the criminal justice system. This is understandable especially for people who have never...
Life with an ignition interlock device
If you have been arrested for and charged with a drunk driving offense in Connecticut, it is understandable and reasonable for you to begin learning about some of the penalties associated with a conviction for these types of charges. If you are ultimately convicted of...
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...
State looks to crack down on hate crimes
Connecticut residents know that there are strong laws against crimes considered to be hate crimes. These include a variety of actions that are generally violent or threatening and are based upon some type of discrimination or prejudice. The state of Connecticut is...
Job seeking after a criminal conviction
Connecticut residents who have been arrested often have to quickly learn the ins and outs of the criminal justice system in order to navigate the defense process. If ultimately convicted of a crime, another concern with longer-term implications can come to the...

