I Just Got An OUI Charge in Connecticut – Will I Lose My License? 

November 15, 2019
OUI | DUI/DWI

Most people associate drunk driving charges with the term “DUI.” It stands for driving under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances. Connecticut works in a different way. If you have a .08 BAC or higher while operating a motor vehicle here, you will get charged with OUI – operating under the influence. 

Just because the name is different, though, don’t assume the penalties are. You can face incarceration and fines. You can be made to have an ignition [...]

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What to Look for in Hiring a Criminal Defense Attorney

November 19, 2018
Criminal Law

Finding the right attorney can mean the difference between a reduced sentence, dismissal, acquittal, and a conviction. Many criminal defense attorneys offer free consultations to learn more about your case and goals. Not all attorneys are the same, varying greatly in the scope of services they provide. Looking for the right attorney can feel like blindly looking for a needle in a hay stack, especially criminal defense attorneys because people understandably don’t ever think they’ll need one – until they [...]

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Five Things You Must Know if You’re Arrested in Connecticut

June 15, 2018
Arrests | Criminal Procedure | Police

1. IF YOU ARE ARRESTED, YOU MUST BE READ YOUR MIRANDA WARNING BEFORE BEING QUESTIONED BY POLICE.

Most people have heard of a Miranda warning, which is based on a U.S. Supreme Court case from the late 1960s, Miranda vs. Arizona. Once arrested, but before being questioned, police are required to inform you that: (1) you have the right to remain silent, (2) anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law, (3) you [...]

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Q&A: Erasing a Criminal Record in Connecticut

March 28, 2018
Expungement | Pardon

HOW CAN I CLEAR MY CRIMINAL RECORD OF AN OFFENSE IN CONNECTICUT?

You can apply to have your criminal record expunged through the Connecticut Board of Pardons and Paroles.  In Connecticut, an expungement, or the complete erasure of the criminal record of an offense, is called an Absolute Pardon.  If granted an Absolute Pardon, your criminal record will be erased, making it inaccessible to the public, potential employers, or background checks.  In fact, after you have been granted an Absolute [...]

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