Understanding When Miranda Really Matters It’s one of the most common questions I hear from clients: “The police never read me my rights — does that mean my case gets thrown out?” Unfortunately, the answer is no, not automatically. The truth about Miranda rights in Connecticut is more nuanced. Whether…
They think they’re safe because they never crossed the border. They sit in New York, Florida, or California behind a laptop, running a scam, stealing data, or sending money requests to Connecticut residents — convinced that as long as they never set foot here, no one can touch them. But…
Feeling Stuck: The Emotional Toll of Pending Charges When you’re facing a criminal case in Connecticut, one of the first fears that comes up is: “Am I trapped here until my case is over?” Clients tell me this all the time. Maybe you live in New York or New Jersey,…
Why Miranda Rights Don’t Always Protect You Right Away Movies and TV shows make it look simple — the police slap on handcuffs and immediately say, “You have the right to remain silent.” In real life, it doesn’t work that way. In Connecticut, officers often talk to you and ask…
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…