Month: September 2014
Violent crimes: What is a mandatory minimum sentence?
While an acquittal or dismissal of charges is always the best case scenario in a criminal defense case, it's also smart to consider what can happen in the case of a conviction. The need for a defense attorney doesn't stop once the jury hands down their decision;...
Criminal charges: The importance of the pretrial conference
When you find out you are being charged with a crime, it is normal to immediately begin thinking about what will happen at the trial and what the eventual outcome will be. It is important, however, to take each step in the criminal court process as it comes, and try...
Drug charges: What you need to know
When you find out you are being charged with a crime, it is normal to immediately begin thinking about what will happen at the trial and what the eventual outcome will be. It is important, however, to take each step in the criminal court process as it comes, and try...
Drunk driving: Possible penalties
Connecticut takes driving under the influence seriously, and that can mean serious penalties for those convicted. In this state, drivers are considered over the legal limit if they are over the age of 21 with a blood alcohol content of .08 or above or under 21 with a...
