If you’re accused of possessing heroin in Connecticut, you should know that your case is extremely serious. Possessing an illegal drug can lead to harsh penalties. Depending on how much you had in your possession, you could also be accused of intending to transport...
What are the elements of burglary?
Are you currently involved in a criminal case in Connecticut that includes burglary? If you are being charged with this crime, you need to take action. The first thing you will need to do is understand exactly what this term means. The more you know about it, the more...
How do you defend against a public indecency charge?
“Public indecency” is considered a crime in Connecticut, and the law defines what that means rather broadly. Public indecency occurs when someone, while in a public place, either exposes their body with the intention to either arouse someone or satisfy a sexual desire...
You could face charges for sharing your ex’s sexy pictures
Most of the time, when someone gives you a gift, it is your property. You can do whatever you want with that possession. However, when someone allows you to take a picture or video of them in an intimate scenario or sends you such a picture, you don't necessarily own...
Memory fails more often than you think
An eyewitness to a crime is likely relying on their memory. The exception, of course, is when the eyewitness was actively recording the event, e.g., if they were filming it on a Smartphone. Most of the time, though, they’re just recounting what they remember seeing....
Why is the prosecutor offering you a deal?
You’ve been accused of a serious crime and you’re scared. But almost before you’re done being fingerprinted and processed, a prosecutor is offering you a plea deal. What’s going on? Why is a prosecutor in a hurry to offer you a deal when you’ve barely had time to find...
Woman arrested for drunk driving twice in same week
Having a drinking problem is a serious issue that many people are hesitant to address. It can be difficult to face an addiction head on, and many people need serious help to overcome such a disease. For some individuals, a serious wake-up call may be needed before...
Staying out of trouble this Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and lots of people are planning to celebrate. If you’re among them, do yourself a favor and remember that it’s easy to get carried away with all of the festivities. The last thing you want to do is to end up in an...
Multiple criminal charges result from burglaries
At times, it can be difficult to understand what drives a person to carry out certain actions. Still, even if authorities do not fully know why a person performs a certain act, criminal charges could result. In fact, a person may need to defend against numerous...
Connecticut’s drug laws are strict: Defend your rights
In Connecticut, drug possession crimes are taken seriously. The penalties you can face are dependent on various factors, such as the type of drug that is discovered in your possession, how much of it is present, where you were caught, what other kinds of illegal items...