Month: January 2015
Criminal defense in Connecticut
Even innocent people can get in trouble with the law and get accused of a criminal act. This is why our legal system puts the burden of proof on the prosecution during a criminal case. Indeed, if the prosecution cannot prove that the accused person is guilty of his or...
Does domestic violence affect firearm ownership?
Accusations of domestic violence often stem from stories of abuse in a relationship. Many cases of domestic violence involve a spouse abusing the other spouse or a romantic partner abusing the other romantic partner. Children and other cohabitants and family members...
Could overdose kits help stop heroin deaths in Connecticut?
Every year, numerous people die from heroin overdoses in the United States and Connecticut. The traditional approach of increasing punishments associated with heroin crimes is the way lawmakers tend to combat the problem. However, lawmakers in one southeast state are...
A new type of impaired driving in Connecticut
Did you know that last December was National Impaired Driving Prevention Month? President Obama gave the month this title to help raise awareness for the dangers of being impaired in any way while behind the wheel. Many people think of drugs and alcohol when they...
