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…
When a Post Turns Into a Problem (Fast) You fire off a post after a breakup. You vent in a group chat. You drop a spicy meme you think only friends will see. Then your phone rings—police want to “ask a few questions.” This happens every week in Connecticut. What…
The Fear That Goes Beyond Court A domestic violence arrest in Connecticut can shake your entire world in an instant. One moment you’re at home, maybe in the middle of an argument. Next, the police are at your door, and suddenly you’re in handcuffs, facing charges you never imagined. The…
Being arrested for Risk of Injury to a Minor is one of the most stressful and frightening experiences a parent or caregiver can go through. Under Connecticut law, this charge is codified in Connecticut General Statutes §53-21. It’s incredibly broad, and because of that, police often tack it onto cases…
Getting arrested for domestic violence when you did nothing wrong is one of the most frightening experiences anyone can face. The police show up, emotions are high, and suddenly you’re being handcuffed and taken away—even if the other person never wanted you arrested in the first place. This happens all…