On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | May 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | May 2, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | Dec 6, 2019 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | Nov 2, 2019 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | Oct 10, 2019 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | Sep 13, 2019 | Criminal 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...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | Aug 14, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Businesses in Connecticut often employ security guards and surveillance technology to keep an eye on visitors and customers. Many of them fear that customers may steal from the business via shoplifting. However, employee theft costs companies too. According to CNBC,...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | Jul 10, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Mail fraud is one form of white collar crime that exists on the books. There are a number of ways mail fraud can take place, with Ponzi schemes being one of the best known forms known to the public. Some Connecticut residents may wonder through what medium mail fraud...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | Jun 18, 2019 | Criminal Defense
As home to top colleges in America, such as Yale, Connecticut residents feel compelled to pay attention to statistics affecting students across the country. In 2015, Forbes reported that one former Penn State student made the news after filing a suit against his...
On behalf of Beebe & O'Neil | May 19, 2019 | Criminal Defense
In Connecticut, people with previous convictions may be eligible for a pardon. Also known as an expungement, this process removes crimes from your record, which is helpful when applying for jobs or professional licenses. The Connecticut Board of Pardons and...
