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License Suspension After a Connecticut DUI

In Connecticut, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of .08% or higher or while you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If you are charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), you face serious… Read More
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Categories: DUI
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How to File a Claim for Wrongful Death in CT

Losing a loved one is tragic, especially when their death was caused by an accident. If you lost a loved one and someone else was at fault, your family may be entitled to compensation in a wrongful death claim. What Is a Wrongful Death Claim? Every s… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense
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A Guide to the Car Accident Lawsuit Process

Most car accident claims settle before well before trial. Many are resolved without having to file a lawsuit. Even if you must file a lawsuit to protect your rights, your case will likely be resolved without a trial. But if the insurance company refu… Read More
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Categories: Auto Accidents
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Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

A criminal conviction can have serious consequences. But if you are a US immigrant, the results can be even more severe and may include denial of naturalization, exclusion from admission to the United States, or deportation. If you are an immigrant a… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense
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Defenses to Drug Possession Charges

Facing drug possession charges is scary. You may feel angry, scared, hopeless, and alone. And while it may seem like there is no way out, there is hope. An experienced drug possession defense attorney can evaluate your situation to determine the best… Read More
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Categories: Drug Charges
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The Importance of Proper Court Attire

“Don’t judge a book by its cover.” This is excellent advice, but unfortunately, it doesn’t necessarily apply in court. The fact is, people will judge you by how you look, and how you dress for court is an important part of your preparation. W… Read More
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Categories: Defense Advice
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What To Know About Search Warrants In CT

In Connecticut and across the United States, the Fourth Amendment protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures. This means that, in most cases, the police need a search warrant before they can lawfully search your property. Before a search… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense
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Connecticut’s Supervised Diversionary Program

A criminal conviction can change your life, sometimes forever. Fortunately, the State of Connecticut recognizes that many criminal defendants are fundamentally good people who just made a mistake. They do not need to be punished; instead, they need a… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense
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How to Get DUI Charges Reduced in CT

Connecticut prosecutors are serious about DUI charges, and they prosecute these crimes aggressively. If you are convicted, even for a first-time DUI, you face up to six months in jail, a fine of up to $1,000, suspension of your driver’s license, an… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense, DUI
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CT Clean Slate Law Updated

Criminal justice reform advocates, lawyers, and people who have been convicted of a crime have long understood the life-altering impact of a criminal conviction. A criminal record can make it difficult to find a job, get into college or technical sch… Read More
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Categories: Criminal Defense