Blog Category: Criminal Defense

• Trump Administration Scales Back Enforcement of White Collar Crimes

   Posted on May 14, 2025

• What Steps Are Followed in Deportation Cases?

   Posted on April 11, 2025

• Connecticut Considers New DUI and Distracted Driving Laws

   Posted on March 06, 2025

• Trump Administration Deletes Police Misconduct Database

   Posted on February 28, 2025

• What Is RICO, and When Can a Person Face Racketeering Charges?

   Posted on February 24, 2025

• Filming ICE and Law Enforcement Can Help Protect People’s Rights

   Posted on February 21, 2025

• Laken Riley Act May Affect Immigrants Who Face Criminal Charges

   Posted on February 05, 2025

• Amanda Knox’s Story Highlights Coercive Police Interrogation Tactics

   Posted on January 30, 2025

• A.I. Facial Recognition Technology Leads to False Arrests

   Posted on January 22, 2025

• Untreated ADHD Is a Problem in the Criminal Justice System

   Posted on January 14, 2025

• Why Are Police Departments Across the U.S. Under Federal Investigation?

   Posted on December 31, 2024

• Prosecutorial Misconduct May Affect Jury Selection in Criminal Cases

   Posted on December 11, 2024

• DEA Ordered to Stop Searches and Seizures at Airports

   Posted on December 04, 2024

• Sex Offender Registration Causes Difficulties After Leaving Prison

   Posted on November 28, 2024

• Why Are People Charged With Federal Crimes Held in Jail Before Trial?

   Posted on November 05, 2024

• Could Using a Digital Driver’s License Lead to Self-Incrimination? | Connecticut

   Posted on October 29, 2024

• GPS Tracking Darts May Help Avoid Police Chases

   Posted on October 08, 2024

• Tyreek Hill Incident Raises Concerns About Police Misconduct

   Posted on September 27, 2024

• Reports Show Increases in Police Violence in the United States

   Posted on September 12, 2024

• Can "Second Look" Laws Allow Prisoners to Be Released Early?

   Posted on August 14, 2024

• DNA Tests Allow for Sexual Assault Convictions to Be Reversed

   Posted on August 06, 2024

• Can Prisoners Be Forced to Perform Labor?

   Posted on July 31, 2024

• Can the DEA Perform Searches Without Receiving Consent?

   Posted on July 30, 2024

• Supreme Court Addresses Restraining Orders and Firearm Possession

   Posted on July 22, 2024

• Supreme Court Upholds Right to Sue Police for Malicious Prosecution

   Posted on July 14, 2024

• Can Victims of Sexual Assault Face Criminal Charges?

   Posted on June 29, 2024

• Why Is the Number of Elderly Prisoners Increasing in the U.S.?

   Posted on June 26, 2024

• How Can Criminal Convictions Affect a Person’s Immigration Status?

   Posted on May 24, 2024

• How Reverse Searches Can Be Used by Police to Obtain Evidence

   Posted on April 17, 2024

• Can Eliminating Pretextual Traffic Stops Promote Justice?

   Posted on April 14, 2024

• People Exonerated of Crimes Work Together With Victims to Heal

   Posted on March 28, 2024

• Do Criminal Defendants Still Have the Right to a Trial?

   Posted on February 05, 2024

• How Faulty Bite Mark and Hair Analysis Can Lead to Wrongful Convictions

   Posted on January 31, 2024

• New Connecticut Traffic Stop Policies May Reduce Racial Profiling

   Posted on January 09, 2024

• Changes to Sentencing Guidelines May Allow for Sentence Reductions

   Posted on November 22, 2023

• How Social Media Use Can Lead to Violence and Criminal Charges

   Posted on November 13, 2023

• How Has the First Step Act Helped Reduce Mass Incarceration?

   Posted on November 02, 2023

• How Pretextual Traffic Stops Can Lead to Criminal Charges

   Posted on October 23, 2023

• Defendants Struggle to Receive Adequate Legal Representation

   Posted on October 10, 2023

• Multiple States Take Steps to Reduce Prisoner Populations

   Posted on October 04, 2023

• Connecticut Implements New Jury Selection System

   Posted on September 12, 2023

• Supreme Court Decision May Affect Stalking Charges

   Posted on September 08, 2023

• New DNA Collection Methods May Play a Role in Criminal Cases

   Posted on August 08, 2023

• Problems Faced by People With Mental Illnesses During Criminal Cases

   Posted on July 24, 2023

• New Laws and Recent Court Rulings Address Firearm Ownership Rights

   Posted on July 17, 2023

• Is Facial Recognition Technology Racially Biased?

   Posted on July 12, 2023

• How Often Do Felony Arrests Lead to Convictions?

   Posted on June 28, 2023

• How Does Police Violence Affect Victims and Others in the Community?

   Posted on June 22, 2023

• Connecticut Updates Bail Thresholds for People Facing Criminal Charges

   Posted on June 15, 2023

• Could the Supreme Court Take Away the Rights of Criminal Defendants?

   Posted on June 08, 2023

• How Often Do 911 Calls Lead to Unnecessary Arrests?

   Posted on May 30, 2023

• How Can Victims’ Rights Be Protected in the Criminal Justice System?

   Posted on May 22, 2023

• Can Police Use Google Search History to Identify Suspects?

   Posted on May 16, 2023

• The Fentanyl Epidemic May Lead to Changes in U.S. Drug Policies

   Posted on May 05, 2023

• How Does Facial Recognition Technology Affect Criminal Cases?

   Posted on April 28, 2023

• Policy Changes May Affect Commutations for Prisoners in Connecticut

   Posted on April 20, 2023

• Will Congress Take Action to Limit Civil Asset Forfeiture?

   Posted on April 17, 2023

• Flawed Forensic Science: Bite Mark Analysis Can Lead to Wrongful Convictions

   Posted on April 05, 2023

• Does Drug Use Invalidate a Person’s Second Amendment Rights?

   Posted on March 31, 2023

• Should Youthful Offenders Receive a “Second Look” at Prison Sentences?

   Posted on March 23, 2023

• Should Prison Sentences in the United States Be Limited to 20 Years?

   Posted on March 20, 2023

• Supreme Court to Address Stalking and Online Harassment

   Posted on March 09, 2023

• How Can Marijuana Possession or Use Affect Weapons Charges?

   Posted on February 28, 2023

• How Can Data Collected by Law Enforcement Affect Criminal Cases?

   Posted on February 23, 2023

• How Often Is “Junk Science” Used During Criminal Prosecutions?

   Posted on February 13, 2023

• Can a Criminal Sentence Be Increased Even After an Acquittal?

   Posted on February 03, 2023

• Is There a Minimum Age for Prosecution in Criminal Cases?

   Posted on January 30, 2023

• Indiana Courts Question Validity of Sex Offender Registration Laws

   Posted on January 25, 2023

• Is Home Confinement a Good Alternative to Incarceration in Prison?

   Posted on January 20, 2023

• Federal Prisoners Struggle to Receive Relief Under the First Step Act

   Posted on January 04, 2023

• Appeals Court Addresses Sentencing for Child Pornography Offenses

   Posted on December 30, 2022

• How Can Blood Alcohol Concentration Affect DUI Arrests and Charges?

   Posted on December 22, 2022

• Advocates Seek to Limit Cases Where Juveniles Are Tried as Adults

   Posted on December 09, 2022

• Director of Federal Bureau of Prisons Seeks to Implement Reforms

   Posted on December 07, 2022

• Can Child Protective Services Search a Home Without a Warrant?

   Posted on November 30, 2022

• Is Electronic Monitoring an Effective Punishment for Crimes?

   Posted on November 29, 2022

• Should the Purpose of Prison Be Punishment or Rehabilitation?

   Posted on November 22, 2022

• Racial Inequities Continue to Affect the U.S. Criminal Justice System

   Posted on November 11, 2022

• How Often Do Criminal Cases Go to Trial?

   Posted on October 31, 2022

• How Often Do People Die While in the Custody of Law Enforcement?

   Posted on October 21, 2022

• What Is Jury Nullification, and How Does it Affect Criminal Cases?

   Posted on October 04, 2022

• Should the Use of Solitary Confinement Be Reduced in U.S. Prisons?

   Posted on September 29, 2022

• Privacy Advocates Raise Concerns About Mass Surveillance by Police

   Posted on September 27, 2022

• Are Juvenile Offenders Subject to Cruel and Unusual Punishment?

   Posted on September 16, 2022

• Does the Federal Bureau of Prisons Earn Profits From Prisoners’ Money?

   Posted on September 07, 2022

• Can Law Enforcement Access DNA Used to Screen Infants for Diseases?

   Posted on August 31, 2022

• Will the Federal Government Legalize Marijuana?

   Posted on August 23, 2022

• When Can False Memories Affect Criminal Cases?

   Posted on August 11, 2022

• Are U.S. Citizens Protected Against Civil Rights Violations by Federal Officers?

   Posted on August 06, 2022

• Can Police Obtain Video Footage from Doorbell Cameras Without a Warrant?

   Posted on July 28, 2022

• How False Claims of Child Abuse Can Lead to Wrongful Convictions

   Posted on July 25, 2022

• Supreme Court Ruling May Lead to Increased Gun Violence in the U.S.

   Posted on July 18, 2022

• Can Residents of Connecticut Purchase and Use Recreational Marijuana?

   Posted on June 29, 2022

• Court Ruling Addresses Right to an Attorney in Police Interrogations

   Posted on June 22, 2022

• Drug Overdoses Increase Due to Widespread Availability of Fentanyl

   Posted on June 13, 2022

• Can Criminal Records for Juvenile Offenders Be Kept Confidential?

   Posted on May 19, 2022

• Has Wire Fraud Become More Common During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

   Posted on February 02, 2022

• Report Reveals Racial Disparities in Connecticut Criminal Cases

   Posted on August 31, 2021

• How Often Are Innocent Bystanders Injured or Killed in Police Chases?

   Posted on July 26, 2021

• How Recent Court Decisions May Affect Warrantless Searches by Police

   Posted on June 14, 2021

• How Unreliable Witness Testimony Can Affect Criminal Cases

   Posted on May 26, 2021

• How Can I Protect My Safety During a Police Traffic Stop?

   Posted on April 27, 2021

• “Routine” Traffic Stops May Involve Racial Profiling and Police Misconduct

   Posted on April 20, 2021

• How Is Facial Recognition Technology Used in Criminal Cases?

   Posted on March 17, 2021

• How Can the Use of Courthouse Therapy Dogs Affect Criminal Trials?

   Posted on March 09, 2021

• People Have Trouble Recognizing Lies. How Does This Affect Criminal Cases?

   Posted on February 26, 2021

• How Often Do False Confessions Lead to Criminal Convictions?

   Posted on February 09, 2021

• Online Trials May Not Be a Good Alternative to Delayed Jury Trials

   Posted on January 29, 2021

• When Can Phones and Laptops Be Searched by Customs Agents?

   Posted on January 21, 2021

• How Collateral Consequences Can Affect People Convicted of Crimes

   Posted on January 13, 2021

• Can Connecticut Inmates Receive a Discretionary Release Due to COVID-19?

   Posted on December 30, 2020

• Can a School Legally Search a Student’s Cell Phone?

   Posted on December 16, 2020

• Are Geofence Warrants That Track Cell Phone Data Unconstitutional?

   Posted on December 11, 2020

• Criminal Trials Delayed in Connecticut Due to Concerns About COVID-19

   Posted on November 30, 2020

• Are People With Mental Illness More Likely to Be Killed by the Police?

   Posted on November 23, 2020

• Clearing Criminal Records Can Help Address Racial Inequities in the Justice System

   Posted on November 06, 2020

• How Can a Police Interrogation Lead to a False Confession for a Crime?

   Posted on September 11, 2020

• New Congressional Bill Proposes Changes to Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws

   Posted on August 28, 2020

• Can My Cell Phone Usage Be Evidence in My Connecticut Criminal Case?

   Posted on July 28, 2020

• When Can Criminal Courts Be Safely Reopened in Connecticut?

   Posted on July 06, 2020

• When Can a Person Be Charged With Computer Crimes or Hacking in Connecticut?

   Posted on June 03, 2020

• COVID-19 Travel Checkpoints Spark Concern About Rights and Violations

   Posted on April 22, 2020

• Concern Rises for Inmates in Connecticut Prisons as COVID-19 Spreads

   Posted on April 15, 2020

• When Can a Person Be Charged With Risk of Injury to a Minor?

   Posted on December 23, 2019