From screenshot to courtroom: what really happens in CT One angry text. One late-night post. One private photo sent in the heat of the moment. That’s all it can take for a “digital argument” to turn into handcuffs and a court date in Connecticut. I see it every week. Most…
Why “Just Looking” at Their Social Media Can Still Be a Violation If you’ve been arrested in Connecticut and the judge issued a no-contact order, your whole life changes overnight—especially online. I hear the same question in my office over and over: “I know I can’t call or text. But…
Strangulation — What You Need to Know if You Were Arrested If you were arrested for strangulation in Connecticut, you’re probably scared, confused, and worried about what this means for your record, your freedom, and your family. I frequently observe this in my practice. A heated argument gets out of…
A defense guide for out-of-state “shopping crews” charged in Stamford G.A. # 1 If you were arrested in Connecticut after a retail stop where police found multiple “cloned” or encoded payment cards, gift cards, or receipts, you’re not being treated like a petty shoplifter. Prosecutors look at these cases as…
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…
Why ‘Primary Aggressor’ Laws Don’t Always Protect the Real Victim — and How to Fix It in Court Introduction It’s one of the most heartbreaking calls I get as a Connecticut criminal defense lawyer: A husband, wife, or partner is sitting in jail, terrified and confused — because they were…
Why the First Hours After an Arrest Matter More than You Think When the police knock on the door or flash their lights in the rearview mirror, life can go from normal to upside down in seconds. I’ve seen it countless times over the years: good people with careers, families,…
Why Social Media Can Ruin Your Case Before It Even Begins One of the first things police and prosecutors look at after an arrest is your social media. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and even text screenshots now appear in nearly every Connecticut criminal case. Many of my clients never imagined…
Many good people make silly mistakes One of the most common things I hear from new clients is, “I never thought I’d be in this position.” Good, hardworking people with no criminal record often find themselves facing charges in Connecticut. They are professionals, parents, college students, immigrants, and retirees. Many…
Accused of Harassment Over Text Messages? Here’s what it means. Most people accused of harassment by text aren’t “criminals.” They’re regular people caught in an emotional moment — after a breakup, during a stressful custody dispute, or on a night when anxiety boiled over. I tell clients this all the…