When facing criminal charges, every detail matters. Your attorney will fight to challenge the prosecution’s evidence and legal arguments, but another critical piece of a strong defense is often overlooked: the mitigation package. Properly prepared, a mitigation package can humanize you, present your life in context, and persuade prosecutors, judges,…
As a Connecticut criminal defense attorney, I often work with individuals who’ve been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) for the first time. A first-time DUI in Connecticut can be intimidating, especially if you’ve never been in trouble with the law before. The good news? A skilled Connecticut DUI…
Getting a DUI is terrifying, and if you have never gotten one before, you probably have many questions on your mind. If you have gotten a first-time DUI charge, it is important to understand what this means by Connecticut law. The good news is that a first-time DUI is not…
The Law with respect to family related, domestic violence issues. Book of law with a gavel and a Restraining Order. If you are facing a domestic violence disorderly conduct charge, it can be a very stressful and confusing time. Disorderly conduct is one of Connecticut’s most common domestic violence crimes,…
Statistics show that 10% of all criminal arrests made in the US are comprised of DUI arrests. This shows just how common DUIs are all across America. That said, it is important to understand that DUIs will differ everywhere you go. If you live in Connecticut, the DUI process…
Donald Trump was formally arraigned in a New York City State courthouse for allegations related to falsifying business records. Usually, under New York law, these charges would all be misdemeanors. However, in this case, the District Attorney is bootstrapping the case to a felony level by claiming that the conspiracy…
Many clients do not understand that an arrest for a DUI will result in two separate proceedings against them. The first is a criminal case in the Superior Court. Many first-time offenders may be eligible for the IDIP diversionary program, which can result in the dismissal of the criminal DUI…
Shoplifting is a Misdemeanor in Connecticut Many clients who contact our office about a shoplifting arrest do not think that it is an “arrest” because, in most cases, the police do not put handcuffs on you and bring you to the police station. Rather, most of the time, the…
Many clients have complained about the lengthy delays between criminal court dates in the Stamford / Norwalk criminal courts. I will try and explain the reason behind many of these delays. After COVID caused the closure of Norwalk G.A. #20, all criminal cases from Norwalk were transferred to Stamford G.A.…
When COVID-19 hit Connecticut first responders were reluctant to make traffic enforcement stops due to possible exposure to COVID-19. Traffic enforcement is a low priority in law enforcement. Additionally, the government shut down lead to many people staying at home and a 70% reduction in mobility in our state. Many…