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Connecticut General Statutes 53a‑73a explained for non lawyers What the law prohibits You can be charged with sexual assault in the fourth degree if you: Have sexual contact (such as touching intimate parts) with someone in any of these situations: The victim is under 13 years old and you’re more than two years older, The victim...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a‑72b explained for non lawyers What the law prohibits You commit sexual assault in the third degree with a firearm if you first commit sexual assault in the third degree (§ 53a‑72a), and during that crime, you: Use, have, threaten with, display, or act like you have a firearm (such as a pistol, shotgun,...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a‑72a explained for non lawyers What the law prohibits Under this statute, you commit sexual assault in the third degree if you: Use force or threaten force to make someone submit to sexual contact, causing them to fear immediate injury—even to another person; Have sexual contact with someone who is so mentally incapacitated...
Connecticut General Statutes 53a‑71 explained for non lawyers What the law prohibits A person commits sexual assault in the second degree if they engage in sexual intercourse with someone and any of the following apply: The victim is 13–15 years old, and the offender is more than three years older. The victim is mentally disabled or...
Increasingly, elderly citizens have been charged with and convicted of larceny. Larceny, also referred to as shoplifting, is commonly a crime committed by juveniles. However, as elderly people continue to live longer and struggle with finances, many resort to shoplifting. There is no excuse for committing a crime. But, some elderly people do defend themselves....
In the United States, there has been considerable debate over the treatment of inmates. Also, there is debate over how much medical care they deserve. It has been decided that all prisons should offer at least basic medical services to inmates. They should not get punished for developing mental or physical disorders. Especially in the case...
Learning that you have been sentenced to serve a prison term is never easy, regardless of age, gender, or race. However, as an elderly criminal sentenced to a term in jail or prison, you will face unique obstacles. Transitioning into prison life can be especially difficult for older inmates. They face both mental and physical obstacles while trying to...
Anyone been watching the second season of Orange is the New Black? If you have, you know that the focus is on the practically inhumane treatment of the inmates (especially elderly inmates). For those of you who aren’t familiar with the show here’s a little glimpse into the second season. An elderly patient named Rosa with...
As the American senior citizen population continues to increase, in part due to the Baby Boomer Generation, we face an interesting conundrum – should we let elderly criminals out of jail? According to a WSJ report, by 2030, a third of America’s prisoners will be age 50 or older. People feel passionately about both sides of...
We see it all of the time. Television and movies dramatize everything. From love, to family, to being in high school, television and movies make everything seem more intense and emotional. This rule applies to crime and the criminal system as well. You might be wondering if the criminal justice system is really replicated by Law and...
Establishing a consistent way to deal with elderly offenders is not easy. Factors such as age, health, crimes committed, and character of the defendant affect the situation. Certainly, every case is different. Also, the court determines how to proceed given the individual circumstances of each case. However, when senior citizens get involved in crime, issuing prison...
When senior citizens commit crimes, they go through a similar legal process as younger adults. The first person involved with a crime is a police officer. Police officers try to use discretion when dealing with potential crimes and criminals, especially when they are elderly citizens. However, in some cases, police officers make decisions concerning an...
Facing a court hearing when you are on trial for a criminal offense can be difficult. However, if you are an elderly offender, the experience can be especially trying. In order to prepare yourself for the court hearing, you need to know what the process will be like. In addition, you should understand the special accommodations...
A 63-year-old-man gets charged with assault and possession of a dangerous weapon when breaking into a New Britain Dunkin’ Donuts. A 71-year-old-woman gets arrested for prostitution in Glastonbury, Connecticut. A 114-year-old man is found in possession of over seven tons of marijuana. No, these aren’t scenes out of Breaking Bad, they are real crimes committed by the elderly. While these...
10. The Big Firm Lawyer: Usually hired by the corporate father of the arrestee, they take the case in order to keep him from pulling away their other business, but they stick some junior associate on the case to hold hands and take whatever the prosecutor offers. 9. The Real Estate Lawyer: They handled your...
If you are struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, the first step towards overcoming it is admitting that you need help. There is no shame in getting help and getting your life back on track! Doing so can create incredible opportunities for you, such as a better job, higher education, stronger relationships, and even...
If you are struggling with a drug or alcohol addiction, the first step towards overcoming it is admitting that you need help. There is no shame in getting help and getting your life back on track! Doing so can create incredible opportunities for you, such as a better job, higher education, stronger relationships, and more....
There is no shame in admitting that you face a drug or alcohol problem. Recognizing the issue is the first step towards getting help! If you feel that you are struggling with drugs or alcohol and you would like help, there are several rehabilitation facilities in Connecticut that you can check out. Attending a facility...
There is no shame in admitting that you face a drug or alcohol problem. Recognizing the issue is the first step towards getting help! If you feel that you are struggling with drugs or alcohol and you would like help, there are several rehabilitation facilities in Connecticut that you can check out. Attending a facility...
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