Connecticut Criminal Lawyer Blog
A Split-Second Choice With Lasting Consequences
In Stamford, Norwalk, and across Connecticut, young people often feel pressure to fit in with friends, get into clubs, or buy alcohol before 21. It might seem harmless to flash a fake ID at the bar or liquor store, but the reality is this: using or even possessing a fake ID can lead to criminal charges that follow you long after the party ends.
I meet clients all the time—college students, interns, and young professionals—who are terrified after being stopped with a fake ID. They worry about their future, their jobs, and their parents finding out. If this happened to you, please understand: you are not alone, and with the right defense, one mistake does not have to define your life.
