The holidays are ripe for possibilities. With crowded stores, careless shoppers, and overwhelmed store owners, it may seem too easy to pocket those gifts you can’t quite afford. Resist the temptation, though. You might feel like your actions will get lost in the hustle and bustle, but store security and law enforcement officials are on…
Continue reading ›Being convicted of a sex crime in Connecticut is already difficult enough — especially when facing friends and family. As a part of your sentence, you may have even been required to register as a sex offender. There are a wide variety of acts that can land you on the CT sex offender registry, and…
Continue reading ›It’s probably no surprise to hear that the rise in online shopping has also led to a correlating increase in package thievery. These “porch pirates” can easily take advantage of packages sitting on the front step, especially during the holidays. Last holiday season the problem of package theft became apparent to law enforcement, shoppers, and…
Continue reading ›The holidays can be a stressful time. Wallets feel thinner, the weather gets colder, and you have to entertain or travel more than normal. All of this stress can feel overwhelming. Flipping on the news to hear stressful statistics doesn’t help either. Every year, it seems like the news talks about how the holidays bring…
Continue reading ›The War on Drugs is still raging, although the focus of law enforcement officers has shifted over the decades. With opiate deaths at record highs, more arrests have been made in connection to heroin, fentanyl, and other drugs. If you live in the Waterbury area, you might have heard about one of these big arrests.…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›1. Remain Calm and Respectful to the Officers During the Initial Stop Connecticut has a “Stop and Identify” law, which means that any person pulled over while operating a motor vehicle must provide identification, proof of insurance, and vehicle registration to an officer. While retrieving your documents, be respectful to the officers and try to…
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