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If you’ve been pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence in Connecticut, you may have encountered a critical decision: the breathalyzer test. You might be wondering what would happen if you refused to take it. The answer is complicated and involves both criminal law and administrative penalties under Connecticut’s implied consent statute. This...
Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in Connecticut: Laws, Penalties, and Defenses When summer arrives in Connecticut, so do the boats. Long Island Sound, the Connecticut River, Lake Candlewood, Bantam Lake, and countless harbors are filled with recreational vessels. But not all boaters stay sober. Boating Under the Influence (BUI) is a serious crime that many...
If you or someone you care about is facing assault charges in Connecticut, you need to understand what you’re up against. An assault conviction can affect your job, your freedom, and your future. This guide explains Connecticut’s assault laws, the different types of assault charges, the penalties you might face, and the defense strategies that...
If you or a loved one has been arrested in Connecticut, your arraignment will be your first court appearance. This moment matters. What you say and do at arraignment can affect bail conditions, your legal options, and the entire course of your case. Many people arrive at court confused and afraid, unsure what will happen....
You’ve been charged with a crime in Connecticut. Your mind is racing. You’re worried about your job, your future, your record. One question dominates your thoughts: Is there a way out of this? The answer might be yes, and it might be accelerated rehabilitation. Accelerated rehabilitation is Connecticut’s most powerful pretrial program. For eligible first-time...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-156 explained for non lawyers 1. What the law prohibits You commit perjury when you make a false statement under oath in an official proceeding. This includes: Lying while testifying in court Making false statements in sworn depositions Lying on legal documents that require an oath Giving false testimony in government hearings or...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-151 explained for non lawyers 1. What the law prohibits You commit tampering with a witness when you unlawfully interfere with a witness in a legal proceeding. This includes: Threatening a witness to prevent them from testifying Bribing a witness to change their testimony or not testify Intimidating a witness to influence what...
Just arrested? Call (203) 925-9200 right now for a free consultation. You’re home. The adrenaline is still running through your body. You’ve been arrested for DUI in Connecticut, and you’re probably terrified about what comes next. You’re not thinking clearly, and you don’t know who to call or what to do first. That’s normal. This...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-136 explained for non lawyers 1. What the law prohibits You commit robbery in the third degree when you use force or threaten to use immediate force against another person while stealing their property. This is different from simple theft because it involves using physical force or threats of force against the victim....
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-135 explained for non lawyers 1. What the law prohibits You commit robbery in the second degree when you commit robbery and one of these additional circumstances applies: You have help from another person who is physically present during the robbery You commit larceny at a bank or credit union while intimidating an...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-134 explained for non lawyers 1. What the law prohibits You commit robbery in the first degree when you commit robbery and one of these serious circumstances applies: You are armed with a deadly weapon during the robbery You use or threaten to use a dangerous weapon You cause serious physical injury to...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-128 explained for non lawyers 1. What the law prohibits You commit issuing a bad check when you write a check knowing there isn’t enough money in your account to cover it. This also includes writing checks when you know the bank will refuse to honor the check for any reason. The law...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-125b explained for non lawyers 1. What the law prohibits You commit larceny in the sixth degree when you steal property worth $500 or less. This is the lowest level of theft in Connecticut and covers shoplifting small items, stealing personal belongings of low value, or taking money or goods worth under $500...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-125a explained for non lawyers 1. What the law prohibits You commit larceny in the fifth degree when you steal property worth more than $500. This includes shoplifting items of moderate value, stealing electronics, jewelry, or other goods that fall within this price range, or taking money or property worth more than $500...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-125 explained for non lawyers 1. What the law prohibits You commit larceny in the fourth degree when you steal property worth more than $1,000. This includes stealing valuable items like expensive electronics, jewelry, or other goods within this price range, or taking money or property worth more than $1,000 that belongs to...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-124 explained for non lawyers 1. What the law prohibits You commit larceny in the third degree when you steal property worth more than $2,000. This includes stealing high-value items like expensive jewelry, electronics, stealing a public record or government document kept by a public office or public servant, stealing a secret scientific...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-123 explained for non lawyers 1. What the law prohibits You commit larceny in the second degree when you steal property worth more than $10,000. This includes stealing very valuable items like expensive jewelry, equipment, or other high-value goods, stealing property directly from another person regardless of its value, obtaining property by defrauding...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-122 explained for non lawyers 1. What the law prohibits You commit larceny in the first degree when you steal property worth more than $20,000. This is the most serious level of theft in Connecticut and includes stealing extremely valuable items like expensive jewelry, large amounts of money, or other high-value property worth...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a-119 explained for non lawyers 1. What the law prohibits This statute defines what larceny (theft) means in Connecticut law. You commit larceny when you wrongfully take someone else’s property with the intent to permanently keep it and deprive the owner of their property. This includes stealing money, goods, services, or other valuable...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a‑113 explained for non lawyers What the law prohibits You commit arson in the third degree when you intentionally start a fire or cause an explosion, and recklessly it damages or destroys a building—whether it’s yours or someone else’s. 2. What the penalties are if someone is convicted This is a Class C...
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