Bail in Connecticut is a process designed to balance two important objectives: protecting the rights of an accused person while ensuring they appear in court for future proceedings. This system involves multiple players — police, judges, bail commissioners, and bail bond agents — and is governed by state statutes, court…
If you’ve been told there’s a warrant out for your arrest—or even if you just suspect it—it’s natural to feel anxious, overwhelmed, and unsure of your next move. Arrest warrants in Connecticut can result from missed court dates, criminal investigations, or violations of probation. As a Stamford-based criminal defense lawyer,…
Many of my clients are terrified for obvious reasons when they are contacted by the Police and then often try to “talk their way out” of the situation. My objective in writing this blog post is to give some quick advice on what to do if you are…
The purpose of this Guide is to explain how ICE detainers work and how they impact the rights and cases of those charged with criminal cases in Connecticut. WHAT IS AN ICE DETAINER? ICE detainers are issued every day in Connecticut yet many lawyers and even Police officers do not…