Marijuana is being legalized around the nation, in one form or another. While some states are beginning to legalize marijuana recreationally, Connecticut isn’t there quite yet. The state does, however, permit medical marijuana. Since this status is supposed to reserve cannabis for legitimate medical use, there are some strict laws surrounding medical marijuana in Connecticut.…
Continue reading ›It’s all too easy to make poor decisions while intoxicated. One bad choice many people still make while drunk is trying to drive. Even people in positions of authority can make bad choices when they’re under the influence. Recently, one Connecticut state trooper did just that. He was charged with a DUI after hitting another…
Continue reading ›An accusation of family violence should never be taken lightly. Even if someone isn’t accused in a criminal court, civil courts can impose plenty of penalties for family violence in Connecticut. These penalties can and will follow a person for life, making regular activities difficult. Family violence is broader than you might think. Connecticut defines…
Continue reading ›Being caught in possession of illegal drugs is certainly a crime, but, you can count on being penalized more severely if it’s found you intended to distribute them. The War on Drugs is the heart of a historic push for high penalties when convicted of selling drugs. It was meant to cut off the supply…
Continue reading ›Technology continues to march forward in every industry, and that includes surveillance. 2020 will see new and interesting developments in how technology is used to keep people and their belongings safe. New kinds of surveillance should help the police curtail burglary, or at least be a catalyst to more burglary charges in Connecticut. These new…
Continue reading ›Connecticut recently brought misdemeanors into the limelight with their decision to lower a significant number of drug charges from felonies to misdemeanors. This is good news for those facing charges for minor crimes, including drug possession. The change significantly increases the number of charges that Connecticut now considers misdemeanor crimes. The bipartisan effort to pass…
Continue reading ›Each state has its own criminal justice system – Connecticut is no different. The state’s legislative body passes laws that regulate conduct and specifies the penalties that a judge can – or must – impose when an individual violates or breaks a law. This set of laws is called a penal code. Most states, including…
Continue reading ›One of the worst fears for any parent is seeing their child in trouble with the law. Even worse is the idea of your child being incarcerated and placed behind bars. The terrifying reality is that it does happen. Every year an average of 11,000 children are arrested for juvenile crimes in the state of…
Continue reading ›Not all states have the same penalties for the same crime. Not all states classify crimes in the same way, either. There is one thing that everyone can agree on, though: murder is the most serious crime and always comes with the stiffest penalties. Taking another person’s life is undoubtedly regarded as more severe than…
Continue reading ›Holidays always involve lots of time with family and friends, sometimes lots of alcohol, and often lots of stress…and most of the time, all goes fine! Still, there are situations when stress and alcohol consumption cause even the best of friends or closest of family members to fight. If you’ve been there before, then you…
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