The Big Misconception Now that marijuana is legal in Connecticut, a lot of people think it’s safe to light up and drive. I can’t tell you how many calls I get from people who are stunned when they get arrested for DUI after smoking the night before, or even hours…
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Walking on Eggshells: Living Under a Protective Order in the Same Home
Living under a protective order is stressful enough. Add in the fact that you’re still living under the same roof with the protected party, and it can feel like you’re walking on eggshells every single day. Clients tell me this all the time: they feel like they can’t breathe normally…
Is a DUI a Felony in Connecticut?
One of the very first questions I hear from clients who call me after a DUI arrest is: “Am I facing a felony?” It’s a fair question — the word “felony” carries a lot of weight. Felonies mean harsher penalties, longer jail time, and lifelong consequences that can affect jobs,…
The New Twist in Sweetheart Scams: Crypto, Stolen Checks, and Criminal Charges
Online romance scams — often called “sweetheart scams” — have been around for years. However, scammers have recently shifted their tactics. Instead of only asking victims to wire money directly, they are now manipulating people into becoming “money mules.” How the Scam Works These scams don’t happen overnight. The scammer…
Expungement vs. Criminal Pardon in Connecticut (Plus: The Clean Slate Law Explained)
Clearing Your Record in Connecticut Many of my clients say, “I’m tired of my past holding me back.”One old record can derail job interviews, housing applications, and professional licensing—even years later. Connecticut now offers three legal pathways to clear your record: expungement, pardons, and the new Clean Slate law.Choosing the…
Connecticut First-Time Offender Guide: Jail or Second Chance?
Getting arrested for the first time in Connecticut is terrifying. I hear the same question from almost every client after their first arrest: “Am I going to jail?” The short answer is that while jail is technically possible, in most first-offense cases, there are alternatives that can keep your record…
Is Being a Sugar Baby Illegal in Connecticut?
I get this question a lot: “Is being a sugar baby illegal?” With so many people—especially college students and young professionals—turning to apps and websites to meet older partners, it’s natural to wonder if you could get in trouble. While technically not prostitution itself, a sugar baby arrangement must not…
Connecticut’s Mandatory Domestic Violence Arrest: How “He Said, She Said” Becomes a Case
What “probable cause” really means—and why words alone can trigger an arrest I hear it all the time: “How can they charge me? There’s no evidence—it’s just her word against mine.” In Connecticut, that can still lead to handcuffs. Under the mandatory arrest rule for domestic cases, one sworn statement,…
Why Connecticut Police Make Arrests in Domestic Violence Calls – Even If No One Wants To
I hear it from clients all the time: “We just had an argument… nobody wanted to press charges. So why did I end up in handcuffs?” The answer is one statute that catches people off guard every single day: Connecticut’s mandatory arrest law for domestic violence cases. Once 911 is…
Why Connecticut DMV Per Se Hearings Are So Hard to Win
Introduction – The Reality No One Tells You When you’re arrested for DUI in Connecticut, most people think the biggest threat is the criminal case. They picture a courtroom, a judge, maybe a jury. But there’s another fight—one that hits faster, with fewer protections, and can be just as damaging:…