When your license is suspended after a Connecticut DUI, a quick run to the store can turn into handcuffs, a tow, and a mandatory jail sentence. I see it all the time in Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Milford, Greenwich, and throughout Connecticut: good people think “it’s just a license issue.” Under…
If you’re reading this because someone told you there’s a violation of probation against you, take a breath. You’re not the first person to be in this spot, and it’s fixable with the right plan. I see VOPs all the time in Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Danbury, and throughout Connecticut. The…
A single text can turn into a felony. I see it all the time: someone panics after an arrest and messages the complaining witness, a friend, or a bystander—“Please don’t show up,” “Tell them it was nothing,” or “Just say you don’t remember.” Police and prosecutors call that witness tampering…
If you walked out of court with “no-contact / stay-away” terms and then a single text, DM, or phone call triggered a brand-new arrest, you’re not alone. Connecticut takes violations of release conditions seriously—and fast. The fix is legal strategy, not guesswork. What You’re Actually Charged With (Quick) Violation of…
One Fake Image, Real Handcuffs It takes seconds to make a convincing AI “nude.” It takes even less time for it to spin out of control — an angry ex, a group chat, a manager who sees it, and suddenly you’re under investigation. In Public Act 25-168 (2025) — effective…
Using a Tracker to Shadow Someone AirTags and other trackers are great for finding lost keys—but when they’re used to keep tabs on a partner or ex, police in Connecticut treat that as stalking by electronics. In plain English: if you plant a tracker or use a tracking app to…
A fender-bender, a surge of adrenaline, horns behind you, and a split-second choice. Most people who leave the scene aren’t trying to “get away with something.” They’re scared, confused, or think it was too minor to matter. The minutes after a crash matter—but what we do together in the days…
If you’re holding a “ticket” for Breach of Peace or Disorderly Conduct, don’t let the paper fool you—that’s still a misdemeanor arrest in Connecticut. Police have two ways to process these cases: take you into physical custody or issue a misdemeanor summons on the scene. Either way, you’ve been arrested,…
How a Simple Message Can Turn into a Felony Charge – and What you can do About it It’s easy to forget that a quick text or heated message can have serious legal consequences. I’ve seen many clients arrested because of something they typed in anger or frustration — a…
When a Missed Court Date Turns into a Cross-Country Arrest Imagine you’re on a business trip or visiting family out of state when police suddenly arrest you on a Connecticut warrant. It’s shocking — but it happens all the time. As a criminal defense lawyer, I’ve handled many cases in…