Month: January 2014
Should I hire an attorney for my criminal matter? Yes.
If you believe that you are being investigated for a crime, you may want to consider hiring an experienced criminal defense lawyer. You may be wondering whether you need to contact an attorney. On the other hand, you may question whether you can even afford help....
US Supreme Court says dog’s alert enough to search vehicle
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in two cases involving drug-sniffing dogs this term. Recently, Justice Elena Kagan issued the unanimous decision for the court for one of the cases. The decision for the second case is expected later this year. Writing for...
Kids and Crime: Connecticut Passes ‘Raise the Age’ Law
A separate justice system for juveniles is not some sentimental Victorian notion that has no place in today's tough-minded criminal justice system. Cutting-edge research increasingly shows that the parts of the brain regulating risk taking and rational control are...
Social Dating Sites and Prohibitions on Sex Offenders
Back in the day, couples would meet at family gatherings, parties, bars or church outings. Today, in an age of electronic connectivity, old-fashioned courtship can seem quaint. Like so much else, dating has gone digital, and more and more people are turning to online...
Connecticut’s Protective Order Laws
The problem of domestic violence within families is very real. According to data from the federal Centers for Disease Control, nearly 3 of every 10 women in the US have experienced a form of what the CDC calls "intimate partner violence." This includes not only rape...
New Laws Significantly Change Connecticut DUI Consequences
If you are a motorist charged with drinking and driving for the first time, you might fear the worst. You could be worried about jail time, fines or losing your driver's license. While repeated convictions for driving under the influence usually mean stiff penalties,...
