Criminal Defense

Driving While Your License Is Suspended for DUI (C.G.S. §14-215(c)) — Why This Needs To Be Treated Seriously

Published on: November 2, 2025 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

When your license is suspended after a Connecticut DUI, a quick run to the store can turn into handcuffs, a tow, and a mandatory jail sentence. I see it all the time in Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Milford, Greenwich, and throughout Connecticut: good people think “it’s just a license issue.” Under C.G.S. §14-215(c), it’s not “just” a license issue—it’s a criminal case with teeth.

Below, I explain why this charge warrants serious attention, how courts typically address it, and what you can do immediately to protect your record, freedom, and vehicle.

Why This Needs To Be Treated So Seriously

Violation of Probation (VOP) in Connecticut: What Happens Now—and How We Can Protect You (C.G.S. §53a-32)

Published on: November 1, 2025 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

If you’re reading this because someone told you there’s a violation of probation against you, take a breath. You’re not the first person to be in this spot, and it’s fixable with the right plan. I see VOPs all the time in Stamford, Norwalk, Bridgeport, Danbury, and throughout Connecticut. The biggest mistake people make is treating a VOP like a regular criminal case or assuming it will “work itself out.” It won’t. The rules are different, the burden of proof is lower, and a judge—not a jury—decides your fate. The good news is that we can often keep you on the street, protect your job and family, and avoid having your suspended time turn into actual jail time.

Below is a straight-talking guide to what a VOP is, why they happen, what the court actually looks for, and how I defend these cases.

What a VOP Really Is (And Isn’t)

Connecticut’s New Deepfake Law: One Viral Image, One Arrest — What Counts as a Crime and How We Beat It

Published on: October 29, 2025 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

One Fake Image, Real Handcuffs

It takes seconds to make a convincing AI “nude.” It takes even less time for it to spin out of control — an angry ex, a group chat, a manager who sees it, and suddenly you’re under investigation. In Public Act 25-168 (2025) — effective October 1, 2025 — Connecticut created the crime of “unlawful dissemination of an intimate synthetically created image.” Police and prosecutors now have explicit authority to arrest first and sort out the tech later. Here’s what the law targets, how these cases really start, and how I defend them.

What the new law aims at

AirTags & GPS Trackers: In Connecticut, Following Your Ex Can Be a Felony (C.G.S. § 53a-181f)

Published on: October 28, 2025 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

Using a Tracker to Shadow Someone

AirTags and other trackers are great for finding lost keys—but when they’re used to keep tabs on a partner or ex, police in Connecticut treat that as stalking by electronics. In plain English: if you plant a tracker or use a tracking app to watch where someone goes with the intent to harass or intimidate, and the conduct causes fear of serious harm or substantial emotional distress, prosecutors can charge Electronic Stalking (C.G.S. § 53a-181f). In domestic violence cases, if there’s a criminal protective order or no-contact order in place, you often see a second felony for Criminal Violation of a Protective Order (C.G.S. § 53a-223).

What the law is getting at

Evading Responsibility (Hit-and-Run) in Connecticut — What Counts, What Doesn’t, and How We Beat It

Published on: October 25, 2025 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

A fender-bender, a surge of adrenaline, horns behind you, and a split-second choice. Most people who leave the scene aren’t trying to “get away with something.” They’re scared, confused, or think it was too minor to matter. The minutes after a crash matter—but what we do together in the days after matters more. This page explains Connecticut’s evading responsibility law (C.G.S. § 14-224) in plain English, how these cases are built, and the practical, human way I defend them so you can protect your record, your license, and your peace of mind.

What the Law Actually Requires (in Real-Life Terms)

Under C.G.S. § 14-224, if you know you were involved in a motor-vehicle accident, you must:

Out-of-State Arrests and Interstate Extradition: How a Connecticut Warrant Can Follow You Across State Lines

Published on: October 21, 2025 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

When a Missed Court Date Turns into a Cross-Country Arrest

Imagine you’re on a business trip or visiting family out of state when police suddenly arrest you on a Connecticut warrant. It’s shocking — but it happens all the time.

As a criminal defense lawyer, I’ve handled many cases in which clients were detained hundreds of miles from home because of a missed court date or an unresolved Connecticut charge.

When the Wrong Person Gets Arrested for Domestic Violence in Connecticut

Published on: October 21, 2025 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

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:

Connecticut’s Strict Social Hosting Laws: What Parents Need to Know

Published on: October 19, 2025 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

The Season for Celebrations — and Legal Risks

During holidays and school breaks, Connecticut police departments see a sharp increase in underage-drinking investigations — and often, parents are the ones who end up facing criminal charges.

You may think you’re just keeping your kids safe by letting them “have a few beers” at home with their friends, but under Connecticut’s Social Hosting law, even that small decision can lead to a criminal arrest.

Interfering with an Officer (§ 53a-167a): Connecticut’s Most Misused Charge

Published on: October 19, 2025 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

Why So Many Ordinary People End Up Arrested for “Interfering” — and How to Fight Back

Introduction

You’re standing on the sidewalk trying to understand why the police are arresting someone you care about. You ask a question — maybe you raise your voice — and suddenly the officer turns on you:

Can My Case Be Dismissed If Police Didn’t Read Me My Rights in Connecticut?

Published on: October 18, 2025 | by Allan F. Friedman Criminal Lawyer

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?”