When Driving Turns Dangerous We’ve all been there. Someone cuts you off in traffic, rides your bumper, or refuses to let you merge. Your blood pressure rises, your grip on the wheel tightens, and you feel the urge to respond. In that moment, a normal driver can quickly turn into…
Shoplifting Is One of the Most Common Arrests Shoplifting is one of the most common arrests in Connecticut — and one of the most misunderstood. Every week, I hear from good people across the state who find themselves accused of taking something from a store. Many are students under stress,…
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…
The Stamford Transportation Center is one of the busiest train stations in New England. Thousands of commuters pass through daily, heading to New York City or up the New Haven Line. With heavy traffic comes a strong law-enforcement presence — and sometimes minor incidents or misunderstandings at the station can…
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…
Understanding the Human Side of Shoplifting When most people think of shoplifting, they imagine hardened criminals or people in desperate financial straits. But after more than 30 years defending clients in Connecticut, I can tell you that’s rarely the case. The truth? A surprising number of shoplifting arrests involve people…
The Overlooked Cost of a DUI Getting arrested for DUI in Connecticut is frightening enough. The thought of court, fines, and possibly losing your license is overwhelming. But one of the most overlooked consequences of a DUI arrest is what happens afterward when you try to insure your car. A…
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…
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,…
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…