Month: November 2014
Driver from out-of-state faces reckless driving and DUI charge
Drunk driving allegations are serious, but sometimes they are not the only thing that a driver gets accused of during a traffic stop. Indeed, a DUI charge might be combined with a speeding citation, a reckless driving violation or -- in more grave cases where a fatal...
Drug charges: Challenging evidence
In any criminal case involving allegations of drug possession or distribution, how the evidence was obtained is of primary importance. Any drugs, paraphernalia or other materials must be seized legally to be used as evidence in a trial. While many defendants assume...
Drunk driving: What is an ignition interlock device?
Those arrested for operating a vehicle under the influence of alcohol in Connecticut may be required to have an ignition interlock device installed in their vehicles. These devices require the driver to breathe into a tube, much like a Breathalyzer test, to determine...
43-year-old arrested for domestic violence, 3 other cases pending
Because domestic incidents involve conflict between people who are in a close relationship -- whether they are family, roommates or romantically involved -- it is easy for tempers to flare and a situation to get out of control quickly. A 61-year-old Connecticut man...
