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Can Criminal Records for Juvenile Offenders Be Kept Confidential?
How Faulty Forensic Science Can Lead to Wrongful Convictions
Criminal Violations of Probation and Parole May Result in Penalties
Does the Use of Facial Recognition by Police Violate People’s Rights?
Supreme Court Ruling Addresses Malicious Prosecution in Criminal Cases
U.S. Spends Billions Each Year to Jail Child Sex Offenders
How Can DNA Information in Genetic Databases Lead to Criminal Arrests?
Should Juvenile Offenders Receive Protection Against Life Sentences?
How Have Increases in Violent Crime Affected Criminal Justice Reform?
U.S. Department of Justice Plans to Crack Down on White Collar Crime
Why Are Participants in the January 6 Riot Facing Low-Level Charges?
Issues That May Affect the Release of Prisoners Under the First Step Act
Court Ruling May Affect the Use of Video Testimony in Criminal Trials
Connecticut Parole Board May Grant Clemency to People Convicted at a Young Age
Has Wire Fraud Become More Common During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Connecticut Supreme Court Addresses Search Warrants Related to Drug-Sniffing Dogs
Why Have Murders Increased During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
New Rule May Allow Federal Prisoners to Be Released Based on Time Credits
How Is the Omicron Variant Affecting Court Cases in Connecticut?
How Often Are Parents Falsely Accused of Child Abuse or Neglect?
How Reliable Is Fingerprint Evidence in Criminal Cases?
When Can Law Enforcement Officials Seize a Person’s Money?
How Do Face Masks Affect Criminal Trials?
Are Rideshare Companies Liable for Sexual Assaults by Their Drivers?
How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Federal Prisoners?
Can Police Officers Perform Searches Because They Smell Marijuana?
Can Criminal Convicts Be Required to Pay for the Costs of Incarceration?
Supreme Court Cases May Address Illegal Searches and Confessions
How Has the COVID-19 Pandemic Affected Jury Verdicts?
How Does Connecticut’s New Clean Slate Law Affect Criminal Convictions?
New Connecticut Law Addresses Pedestrian Safety and Dooring
Will Connecticut Allow for Removals From the Sex Offender Registry?
Addressing Campus Sexual Assault at the Beginning of the School Year
States Take Action to Stop Police From Lying in Interrogations
Drunk Driving Monitoring Systems May Soon Be Required in U.S. Vehicles
Report Reveals Racial Disparities in Connecticut Criminal Cases
What Is the Status of Federal Prisoners Released Due to COVID-19?
Plans to Scan iPhones for Child Sexual Abuse Raise Privacy Concerns
How Police Use Civil Asset Forfeiture to Seize Money or Property
How Often Are Innocent Bystanders Injured or Killed in Police Chases?
Law Enforcement May Pursue Drug Charges Related to Fentanyl Overdoses
Are S Visas Available for Informants Who Cooperate With Law Enforcement?
Supreme Court Decision Affects Federal Charges for Computer Crimes
Connecticut Becomes the 19th State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
How Recent Court Decisions May Affect Warrantless Searches by Police
How Decisions in a Secret Court Affect People’s Rights in Criminal Cases
How Unreliable Witness Testimony Can Affect Criminal Cases
Advocates Believe Probation Reform Is Badly Needed in the U.S.
Can Data Stored by a Car Be Used in a Criminal Case?
How Can I Protect My Safety During a Police Traffic Stop?
“Routine” Traffic Stops May Involve Racial Profiling and Police Misconduct
When Can Law Enforcement Access a Person’s Cell Phone Location Data?
How Is Facial Recognition Technology Used in Criminal Cases?
How Can the Use of Courthouse Therapy Dogs Affect Criminal Trials?
People Have Trouble Recognizing Lies. How Does This Affect Criminal Cases?
When Can Police Act in Self-Defense Against a Person Wielding a Knife?
How Often Do False Confessions Lead to Criminal Convictions?
Online Trials May Not Be a Good Alternative to Delayed Jury Trials
When Can Phones and Laptops Be Searched by Customs Agents?
How Collateral Consequences Can Affect People Convicted of Crimes
Evidence in Criminal Cases May Include Multiple Types of Electronic Data
Can Connecticut Inmates Receive a Discretionary Release Due to COVID-19?
Can a School Legally Search a Student’s Cell Phone?
Are Geofence Warrants That Track Cell Phone Data Unconstitutional?
Domestic Violence Cases in Connecticut May Increase Due to COVID-19
Criminal Trials Delayed in Connecticut Due to Concerns About COVID-19
Are People With Mental Illness More Likely to Be Killed by the Police?
What Are the Laws Surrounding Marijuana Use in Connecticut?
Clearing Criminal Records Can Help Address Racial Inequities in the Justice System
How Can I Seek Compensation After Being Injured as a Passenger in a Friend’s Car?
Prominent Business Group Endorses Second-Chance Programs
Police in Connecticut Now Have a Duty to Intervene and Stop the Use of Excessive Force
Can the Police Search My Car During a Traffic Stop in Connecticut?
What Is the “Trial Penalty” in Connecticut Criminal Cases?
What Types of Damages Are Recoverable in a Wrongful Death Claim?
What Are the Drawbacks of Virtual Jury Trials in Criminal Cases?
How Can a Police Interrogation Lead to a False Confession for a Crime?
What Protections Does the Marital Communications Privilege Provide?
New Congressional Bill Proposes Changes to Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws
How Has the Coronavirus Pandemic Affected Connecticut’s Prison System?
Can a Search Warrant Force Me to Reveal My Phone Passcode to Police?
Federal Judge Rules Connecticut’s Juvenile Transfer Act Unconstitutional
Can My Cell Phone Usage Be Evidence in My Connecticut Criminal Case?
How Will Connecticut’s Judicial Branch Proceed With Reopening Courts?
When Can Criminal Courts Be Safely Reopened in Connecticut?
Can I Face Charges for Owning a Taser or Stun Gun in Connecticut?
Does Marijuana Legalization Increase or Reduce Crime?
Is the Criminal Justice System Racist?
When Can a Person Be Charged With Computer Crimes or Hacking in Connecticut?
Can Nonessential Court Appearances Be Waived for Criminal Defendants?
Can a Parent Be Charged With Kidnapping Their Own Child?
How Has the COVID-19 Crisis Affected Connecticut Domestic Violence Cases?
How Will New Title IX Rules Affect Sexual Misconduct Cases in Schools?
When Is it Illegal to Record a Conversation in Connecticut?
COVID-19 Travel Checkpoints Spark Concern About Rights and Violations
Concern Rises for Inmates in Connecticut Prisons as COVID-19 Spreads
How Has Coronavirus Affected Criminal and Civil Cases in Connecticut?
Connecticut Legislators Propose Updates to “Red Flag” Law
Will Connecticut Provide Information to ICE in Immigration Cases?
Should Alleged Victims Be Allowed to Testify in Sexual Assault Cases?
Can I Pursue Compensation for a Car Accident Caused By a Drunk Driver?
How Will My Life Be Affected if I Am on the Sex Offender Registry?
What Are the Potential Consequences for Money Laundering?
Understanding Connecticut’s Deadly Weapon Offender Registry
What Are the Connecticut Laws Regarding Concealed Carry of Handguns?
When Is a Negligent Driver Liable for Motorcycle Accident Injuries?
What Should I Do if I Am Charged With Violating Probation or Parole?
Can Data From a Home DNA Test Be Accessed by Law Enforcement?
When Can a Person Be Charged With Risk of Injury to a Minor?
When Is Theft a Felony Offense in Connecticut?
How Should I Respond to Accusations of Domestic Violence?
What Role Does Cell Phone Evidence Play in Criminal Cases?
What Are the Penalties for Manslaughter With a Motor Vehicle in Connecticut?
Can Officers Legally Search My Electronic Devices at the U.S. Border?
How Accurate Are Breath Tests in Connecticut DUI Cases?
3 Types of Distracted Driving That Can Cause Dangerous Car Accidents
Connecticut Passes New Law to Keep Juvenile Felony Trials Private
How Can Jailhouse Informants Impact a Criminal Case?
What Is Dual Sovereignty, and How Does it Pertain to My Criminal Case?
Can Police Search You or Your Vehicle if They Smell Marijuana?
Can a State Pardon Prevent the Deportation of an Immigrant?
How Do Fourth Amendment Rights Apply to Digital Evidence?
How Is Cell Phone Data Used in Criminal Cases?
How Can Facial Recognition Technology Affect My Criminal Case?
Connecticut Joins Other States in Banning the “Gay Panic” Defense
Supreme Court Ruling Allows Warrantless Blood Draws in DUI Cases
Can a Teen Become a Sex Offender for Sharing Selfies?
When Can Blood Samples Be Used in Connecticut DUI Cases?
Connecticut Bond Criteria Changed by Superior Court Judges
Can I Be Tried for the Same Crime in Both Federal and State Courts?
Connecticut Bills May Provide Protections for Undocumented Immigrants
New Connecticut Law on Statute of Limitations in Sexual Misconduct Cases
Can I Recover Damages for My Family Member’s Wrongful Death?
Connecticut Passes Bill to Increase Prosecutorial Transparency
Connecticut Passes Three New Bills Concerning Firearm Laws
Understanding Pretrial Detention and the Role of Bail in Criminal Cases
“Dooring” Can Lead to Serious Bicycle Accident Injuries
Proposed Bill Aims to Change Connecticut Sex Offender Registry System
Is Sex By Deception Considered Sexual Assault in Connecticut?
How Do Crimes Involving Moral Turpitude Affect Immigration Cases?
Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling Protects Rights in Criminal Cases
How the Federal FIRST STEP Act Will Affect Those Convicted of Drug Crimes
Consequences for Sexual Offenses Upon a Minor
Gathering Evidence After a Connecticut Car Accident
Sexual Assault Charges and Consequences for College Students and Others
Connecticut Has Some of the Strictest Gun Laws in the Country
How Does Driver Fatigue Contribute to Dangerous Truck Accidents?
Can I Be Charged With DUI When Using Marijuana in Connecticut?
What Are the Penalties For State or Federal Child Pornography Charges?
Murder Charges and Sentences in Connecticut
Connecticut State Drug Charges vs. Federal Drug Charges
Injured Man Settles With Apartment Complex Over Snow-Covered Walkway Injury
Could You Face Criminal Charges for What You Say on Social Media?
Recent Tragedy Exposes Weaknesses in Eyewitness Testimony
Bridgeport Jury Awards $200,000 to Child Injured at a Hockey Game
Connecticut State Police: Holiday Crashes and DUI Arrests Increase Over Last Year
Defense Lawyers File Suit Over Monitoring of Emails Between Prisoners and Attorneys
The Hidden Secrets of Polygraphs
Connecticut Supreme Court Limits State Liability in Icy Road Accident Cases
Studies Link Legalized Marijuana to Increase in Car Accidents
Connecticut State Police Remind Residents That Marijuana is Still Illegal in the State
Two Connecticut Dog Bite Victims Recover Compensation in Separate Cases
Federal Court Ruling Highlights Complexity of Medical Marijuana Issue
Motorcycle Rider Awarded $130,000 for Hit and Run Accident Involving a Mystery Driver
Concern Growing Over Law Enforcement Collection of DNA from Juveniles
Florida Supreme Court Rules Against Insurer in Bad Faith Case
Study Casts Serious Doubts on the Accuracy of DNA Analysis
Pre-Existing Injuries Could Complicate Your Personal Injury Case
ACLU Report Criticizes Modern-Day Debtors’ Prisons
Auto Repair Shop to Pay $335,000 for Brake Failure on Highway
Changing Views on Marijuana Draws Comparisons to Prohibition
Litigation May Be Your Best Option After a Car Accident
Drug Overdose Prosecution: Sharing Drugs Could Land You in Serious Trouble
Massachusetts State Police Testing Method to Fight Drugged Driving
Texas Case Highlights Concerns About Blood-Spatter Evidence
Hair Testing Could Indicate Use of Alcohol or Drugs in Personal Injury Cases
Report Suggests the Trial Penalty Is Threatening the Right to Trial
Security Company Ordered to Pay $1 Billion in Sexual Assault Case
How an Internet Acoustic Debate May Apply to Criminal Justice
Summer Is the Deadliest Time of Year for Teen Drivers
U.S. Supreme Court Rules Warrants Are Required for Gathering Cell Phone Metadata
Study Looks at Motorcycle Fatality Trends
U.S. Supreme Court Rules on Warrantless Search of a Vehicle Parked in a Driveway
What You Should Know About Dangers at Amusement Parks
Study Highlights Myths About Sex Offenders and Effectiveness of Registries
Sides Reach $1.1 Million Settlement over Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash
Teens More Likely Than Adults to Plead Guilty to Crimes They Did Not Commit
Connecticut Supreme Court Hears Controversial Hit-and-Run Case
Connecticut Lawmakers Consider Opioid Courts
Safety Tips for Motorcycle Riders as Spring Approaches
Federal Judge Orders New Sentencing Hearing for Former Gang Member
Growing Concern Over Safety at Trampoline Parks
Police Seize Connecticut Man’s Guns After Threats of Suicide
Scientists Push for Lower DUI Legal Limit
Dual Arrest Rate Prompts Calls for Changes to Connecticut Domestic Violence Laws
Proving Liability in a Slip and Fall Injury Case
Closing of Juvenile Prison Creates Uncertain Future Young Offenders
Textalyzer May Help Find Distracted Drivers, But At What Cost?
Federal Order on Asset Seizure at Odds With State Laws
Yale Settles With Student While Other Suit Continues Over Handling of Sexual Assault Claims
Infotainment Systems Linked to Increase in Distracted Driving
Sex Crime Allegations Raise Concerns About Due Process On and Off Campus
Connecticut Supreme Court Issues Controversial Ruling on Victims’ Rights
The Dangers of Underinsured Motorist Accidents
Jury Returns $1M Verdict for Man Beaten by Friend
Fentanyl Causing Unprecedented Number of Overdose Deaths
Panel to Review Sex Offender Registration Policies
What You Should Know About Dram Shop Laws in Connecticut
Beware of Drunk Drivers: The Dangers of Blackout Wednesday
Debate Continues Over Effectiveness of Juvenile Crime Reforms
Federal Court Throws Out Evidence Found During Extended Protective Sweep
Proving Liability in Connecticut Slip and Fall Cases
Court: Police Use of Stingray Devices Unconstitutional Without a Warrant
Surveillance Video Helps Motorcycle Crash Victim Secure Settlement
Appellate Judge’s Opinion Suggests Jury Process Changes
Black Box Data Leads to Settlement for Injured Family
Governor Malloy Continues Battle Against Opioid Epidemic
Distracted Driving Accident Awards Up as Defendants Must Answer Cell Phone Questions
Women Sentenced for Manslaughter in Suicide Case
Understanding Assault Charges in Connecticut
Car Accidents On the Job May Give Injured Victims Options for Compensation
The Problems With Courtroom Identification
Accident Reconstruction Key to Settlement for Crash Victims’ Family
Parole Does Not Mean Complete Freedom
Two Convicted for Fake Car Accident Fraud Scheme
Conviction Now Required for Asset Forfeiture in Connecticut
Court Rules Accident Exacerbated Victim’s Pre-Existing Condition
Governor Malloy Signs Bail Reform Measure
Assumption of Risk by Fans at a Sporting Event
Should I Refuse to Take a Breathalyzer?
Cell Phone Use Still Prevalent on U.S. Roadways
New Bill Aims to Protect Student Cell Phone Privacy
New Haven Jury Awards $6.4 Million Wrongful Death Verdict
"Ban the Box" Law Now in Effect in Connecticut
Motorcycle Accident Settlement Highlights the Importance of Supporting Evidence
Federal Judge Allows Electrocuted Trespasser Lawsuit to Move Forward
Witnessing a Crime on Social Media
Slip and Fall Injury Liability
Connecticut Lawmakers Propose New, Tougher Hate Crime Bill
Spring Season Brings New Dangers for Drivers
Study Finds Back Sprains Connecticut’s Most Distinctive Injury
Mandatory Arrest Law Complicates Domestic Violence Calls
Does Connecticut Have a Bail Problem?
Complicated Accident Case Nets Injured Victim $385,000 Settlement
Governor Malloy Pushes for Young Adult Hybrid Justice System
Trespassing Question Proves Key in Dog-Mauling Case
Bill Seeks to Make Homicide by Sale of Opioid a Crime
EDRs and Auto Accidents: Putting the Pieces Together
Former Police Officer Sues Department for Discrimination, Misconduct
State Supreme Court Rules on Dog Sniff Searches in Apartment Buildings
Cell Phone Car Accident Case Settles for $1.3 Million
U.S. Attorney’s Office Working With Families of Drug Overdose Victims
Connecticut Snow Removal Laws and Potential Liability
Cell Phone Tower Evidence at Issue in Connecticut Supreme Court Case
Judge Rules Good Samaritan Law Does Not Apply to Ambulance Company
Prominent Lawyer Group Looks to Challenge Field Drug Tests
Supreme Court Reverses Judgment Absolving School Officials for Student’s Injury
The Choice Is Yours: Hiring a Personal Injury Lawyer for Your Case
Report Finds Prosecutors Escape Accountability for Mistakes and Misconduct
Family of Man Killed By Speeding Police Car Settles for $2.9 Million
New Law Provides Advocacy in Animal Cruelty Cases
Personal Injury Claims and the Statute of Limitations in Connecticut
Testimony Based on Firearms Analysis May Be Less Reliable Than You Think
Coach Liability for On-Field Sports Injuries
Are Prisons Today’s Asylums for the Mentally Ill?
Warning Signs of an Impending Dog Attack
Medical Examiners Wield Significant Power in Criminal Cases
Understanding the Dangers of Distracted Driving
Sharing Your Netflix Password Could Be a Federal Crime
Connecticut Supreme Court Redefines Courtroom Identification Procedures
Cell Phone Notifications Take Drivers’ Attention Away from the Road
Getting the Medical Care You Need Following an Accident
Federal Judge Suppresses Evidence Obtained By Stingray
Your Rights and Responsibilities as a Pedestrian
Connecticut Man Sues Police After Third Mistaken Identity Arrest
Social Media, Surveillance Video Sink Suit Against Mall for Escalator Injuries
U.S. Supreme Court Expected to Rule on Warrantless BAC Tests
Dump Truck Driver Wins Verdict for Trailer Accident Which Crushed His Foot
Study Challenges Scientific Basis for Marijuana DUI Laws
Stamford Jury Awards Man $2 Million for Head Injuries
ACLU, Others Concerned Over Use of License Plate Readers
Connecticut Court Finds Gym, Trainer Liable for Member’s Stroke
New Research Finds High Punishment Rate in Connecticut
Injured Worker Reaches Settlement With College Over On-the-Job Truck Accident
Connecticut Supreme Court to Decide If Fourth Amendment Applies Differently to Apartment Dwellers
Popular Pickup Truck Model Struggles in Crash Tests
D.C. Appellate Judge Finds Firearm Forensic Evidence Flawed
Shared Liability: Multiple Defendants Found Liable for Teen’s $360,000 ATV Accident Verdict
Reports: State Police Fabricated Reasons to Cite Connecticut Man
Injured Woman Wins Car Accident Verdict Without Testifying
U.S. Supreme Court Offers Reprieve to Juveniles Serving Mandatory Life Sentences
Jury Awards Woman $200,000 for Crash Affecting Her Wedding Plans
State Announces Plans for Young Adult Prison
Verdicts May Be Indicative of Trend Toward Increased Municipal Liability
Connecticut Supreme Court to Decide on Forced DNA Collection
Governor Asks Sentencing Commission to Review Bail System
Good Samaritan Settles Merritt Parkway Negligence Case for $1 Million
Judge Criticizes Use of Cellphone Data By Connecticut Police
Federal Appeals Court Upholds $1 Excessive Force Verdict
Before You Go, Clear the Snow
Plan Ahead to Get Home Safely This Holiday Season
Justice Initiative to Join the Fight Against Sex Trafficking in Connecticut
Governor’s Proposal of Confidential Trials for Young Offenders Draws Sharp Criticism
Dram Shop Law May Leave a Bar Owner Liable for Injuries
The Effect of Comparative Negligence in Connecticut Personal Injury Claims
Should Connecticut Reconsider Mandatory Minimum Sentences for Child Pornography?
Massachusetts Rules Against Police Stops for Marijuana Possession
Connecticut Supreme Court Opens the Door for Children’s Loss of Consortium Claims
Beware of Interrogation Procedures: Popular Method Produces False Confessions
Controversy Growing Over Causes of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Mandated Review of Connecticut Sex Offender Registry Underway
Dog Bites Injure Millions Every Year
An Uninsured Driver Hits a Pedestrian: Now What?
Connecticut Court Issues Conflicting Ruling on Requirement to Show Pistol Permit
Connecticut Senator Leads Effort to Strengthen Animal Cruelty Prosecution
Putting it All Together: An Accident Reconstructionist Can Be a Valuable Asset
Hit-and-Run Accidents: Finding the Liable Party
Supreme Court to Decide Warrantless Mobile Phone Tracking Limits
Connecticut Courts Grant High Rate of Erasure for Marijuana Convictions
Should I See a Doctor if I Have Chest Pain After a Car Accident?
Operating Under the Influence: Understanding OUI Laws
Medicare "Super Liens" and Personal Injury Claims
New DUI Law Reduces Administrative Per Se Suspension, Mandates Ignition Interlock Devices
Connecticut Lawmakers Seek Special Session for Second Chance Initiative
Alternative Ways to Resolve Personal Injury Claims without a Jury Trial in Connecticut
Police Body Cameras: Seeing is Believing in Connecticut DUI Cases
"Yes Means Yes": Protecting the Victim or Shifting the Burden of Proof on Connecticut College Campuses?
Watch Out for Connecticut’s DUI Penalties
Event Data Recorders: What They Are and Why They Matter
Connecticut Supreme Court Decision Clarifies Underinsured Motorist Claims
Different Types of Connecticut Restraining Orders
The Difference between Kidnapping and Unlawful Restraint
The Second Chance Society and Drug Laws
Federal White Collar Crime
Handyman Insurance in Connecticut
Pretrial Diversion Programs in Connecticut: An Alternative to a Criminal Record
What Not to Say after an Accident
Calculating Damages in Personal Injury Cases
Possession and Distribution of Illegal Drugs
Understanding White Collar Crime in Connecticut
Traffic Accidents and Emergency Vehicles
Types of Car Accident Injuries
The Law Surrounding the Possession of Child Pornography
Connecticut Sexual Assault Laws and Punishments
Dangerous Weapons in Connecticut
The Lesson of Ferguson
Spousal Sexual Assault in Connecticut
Time Limits for Filing a Civil Suit After a Car Accident
Date Rape: Alcohol and the Ability to Consent
Amusement Park Accidents and Litigation
Receiving Fair Compensation After a Connecticut Truck Accident
Happens If You Get a DUI in Connecticut?
Illegal Prescription Drug Use in Connecticut
Connecticut Kicks Off “U Drive. U Text. U Pay” Campaign
One in Five Fatal Crashes Involves Unlicensed Driver
How Safe are Your Vehicle's Tires?
Parents Warn Against Reckless Driving, But Ignore Own Advice
NHTSA Proposes New Regulation for Commercial Buses
Slip and Fall Statistics
Link Found Between DUI Offenders and Mental Illness
Responsibility and Damages: Personal Injury Law
Economic Impact of Motor Vehicle Accidents is $871 Billion

 

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