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...
A Norwich man is sentenced to 4 years for drug trafficking
A 30-year-old Norwich man was sentenced to four years in federal prison for trafficking cocaine and heroin on Dec. 5. His sentencing happened at the U.S. Federal Courthouse in Hartford.The defendant first came on law enforcement's radar back in 2018 when a joint task...
Connecticut domestic violence charges aren’t something to ignore
Domestic violence doesn't just involve one romantic partner inflicting physical harm on another. Instead, this crime can take on many forms.In Connecticut, much like other statues across this country, criminal offenses such as stalking, threatening, simple or sexual...
Responding to criminal drug charges
Getting arrested for a drug crime in Connecticut may be frightening and confusing, especially since some of the state's laws about controlled substances are complicated. Sometimes, the severity of charges and penalties may vary depending on the type of drug, the...
Factors involved in claiming an insanity defense
People who are standing trial in Connecticut may wonder if they are eligible for claiming insanity. This ruling may find the person not guilty due to their mental condition, or the judge may give a lighter or different sentence because of it. While television shows...
