People who are facing criminal charges in Connecticut may be shocked to learn that this state has a variety of alternatives to incarceration that might be used to address specific issues. These often provide individuals who are facing some of the more minor charges...
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Marijuana in Connecticut: What you need to know
Marijuana has been a hugely controversial issue in America for decades, but there’s been a gradual shift in public perception about the drug. Marijuana has slowly gained acceptance as a fairly safe treatment for a number of painful and debilitating conditions....
What is doctor shopping? Why would you be accused?
If you ran out of the medication that you needed, and your medical provider would not give you a refill, what would you do? For some people, the answer is to stop taking a medication and to take an alternative. After all, many medications are stopped because they no...
How ‘sexting’ can destroy lives
“Sexting” is the act of consensually swapping sexually explicit photos via text messages over the phone. Since it’s consensual, many people don’t realize that it can also be a crime -- particularly when it involves a minor. It can also be a crime even when you send an...
3 mistakes to avoid during a DUI traffic stop
Should a police officer pull you over for suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol, it’s critical that you take all the right steps while avoiding mistakes that can complicate your situation. With so much happening and tension at an all-time high, it’s easy...
What’s the difference between a “nolled” charge and one that’s been expunged?
To most defendants and laypeople alike, the language of the law can be hard to understand. There are so many terms with which you, as a non-legal professional, are unfamiliar. You usually don't have any reason to know their meanings, naturally. If you're worried about...
Do you have to open the door for the police?
People generally think of police officers as being in a position of power that cannot be questioned, and this outlook makes it very intimidating when they knock on your door. You may assume you have to do what they say or that you have to let them in. You do not. If...
Alcohol addiction and DUI charges
When people criticize alleged drunk drivers, they often point out that it was a choice. They say that the person chose to drink and drive, putting others in danger. But is this a fair assessment? It may be in some cases, but not all. For instance, consider that the...
Alternative sentencing could be right for your case
You and your friends thought that you’d be able to make some quick money selling leftover drugs that you had from surgeries you’d been through. The opioid medications are certainly in demand on the street, but it was a poor choice to try to sell there. The very first...
Avoiding false accusations of sexual misconduct: Tips for teachers
You worked hard in college, and you’ve done everything right. You love being a teacher. You have a great reputation among your colleagues, and students and parents both seem to like you. Yet, all it takes is one false allegation of sexual misconduct with one of your...