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Can I Face Criminal Charges for Failing to Keep a Gun Secure?
Anti-Drunk Driving Technology Raises Concerns About Surveillance
New Developments in Arson Science May Affect Criminal Convictions
Why AI Tools Used by Law Enforcement Can Lead to False Arrests
How Common Is Sexual Harassment by Government Officials?
Will Marijuana Reclassification Affect Drug Crime and DUI Cases?
Supreme Court to Address Sentencing Guidelines in Federal Criminal Cases
How Decisions by Grand Juries and Trial Juries May Affect Federal Criminal Cases in 2026
How Will Decreased Federal Funding Affect Criminal Cases in Connecticut?
Surveillance Reform Bill May Protect People in Federal Investigations
Can Marijuana Users Face Criminal Charges for Possessing Guns?
How Does the "Trial Penalty" Affect Criminal Cases in Connecticut?
Proposed Laws May Affect Sentencing in Federal Drug Cases
Faulty Field Drug Tests May Lead to Wrongful Arrests
Connecticut Takes Steps to Ban Kratom
Why Sex Trafficking May Be Charged in Federal Sex Crime Cases
Can Ring Doorbell Cameras Be Used for Police Surveillance?
When Can the Use of AI Chatbots Lead to Criminal Behavior?
ICE’s Use of Surveillance Technology Raises Privacy Concerns
Conditions in Prisons Can Violate People’s Rights and Increase Crime
Will Federal Restrictions on Marijuana Be Relaxed?
Can "Deepfake Cyberbullying" Lead to Criminal Charges?
Lack of Mental Health Care Can Lead to Criminal Charges
DNA Collection May Lead to Increased Government Surveillance
Presidential Executive Orders Address Marijuana and Fentanyl
New Criminal Justice Reform Laws May Enhance the First Step Act
Why Is Mass Incarceration a Problem in the United States?
How Marsy’s Law May Affect the Rights of Criminal Defendants
Connecticut Towing Laws Can Lead to Vehicles Being Sold
State and Federal Lawmakers Push for Increased Use of Cash Bail
How Can the "Psychopath Test" Affect Criminal Cases?
Supreme Court to Rule on Gun Ownership by Drug Users
Supreme Court to Address Whether Police Can Enter a Home Without a Warrant
ICE Surveillance Involves Location Data and Other Online Information
DNA Collection Practices by DHS Put People’s Privacy at Risk
How Restitution Can Affect People Convicted of Federal Crimes
Connecticut Places Limits on ICE Agents in Courthouses
Falsified Drug Lab Results Can Lead to Wrongful Convictions
Will Congress Legalize Marijuana at the Federal Level?
Why Is Incarceration Harmful for Minors Charged With Juvenile Crimes?
Can I Choose Not to Have My Face Scanned by TSA at the Airport?
New CT Law Addresses Motorcycle Helmets and Traffic Violations
Is Connecticut’s Juvenile Justice System Fair to Children?
New Connecticut Law Protects the Safety of Domestic Violence Victims
Can Technology Used to Detect Child Porn Violate People’s Rights?
New Connecticut Law Increased Penalties for Street Takeovers
Advocates Seek Details About Facial Recognition Systems Used by Police
Take it Down Act Makes Sharing AI Deepfake Porn a Federal Crime
Is Possession of a Machine Gun a Criminal Offense?
How Common Is Misconduct by Prosecutors in Federal Criminal Cases?
How Faulty Drug Tests Can Affect DCF and Criminal Cases
U.S. Justice Department Cracks Down on Drug Crimes and Sex Crimes
New Connecticut Law May Address Gun Permits and Liability
Trump Administration Scales Back Enforcement of White Collar Crimes
Can Immigrants Face Criminal Charges for Failing to Register?
New Connecticut Law May Allow for More Marijuana DUI Arrests
Connecticut Law May Provide Additional Protections for Immigrants
What Steps Are Followed in Deportation Cases?
Supreme Court May Address Issue of Whether Teenagers Can Possess Firearms
Can Overdose Deaths Lead to Criminal Charges in Connecticut?
New Law May Make DUI a Deportable Offense
Can Police Officers Test for Marijuana in DUI Cases?
Connecticut Considers New DUI and Distracted Driving Laws
Trump Administration Deletes Police Misconduct Database
What Is RICO, and When Can a Person Face Racketeering Charges?
Filming ICE and Law Enforcement Can Help Protect People’s Rights
Laken Riley Act May Affect Immigrants Who Face Criminal Charges
Amanda Knox’s Story Highlights Coercive Police Interrogation Tactics
A.I. Facial Recognition Technology Leads to False Arrests
Untreated ADHD Is a Problem in the Criminal Justice System
Federal Prisons Closed Due to Misconduct and Budget Issues
Why Are Police Departments Across the U.S. Under Federal Investigation?
Could Federal Cannabis Laws Change in 2024?
Prosecutorial Misconduct May Affect Jury Selection in Criminal Cases
DEA Ordered to Stop Searches and Seizures at Airports
Sex Offender Registration Causes Difficulties After Leaving Prison
Can U.S. Prisons Improve by Using the Scandinavian Model?
Supreme Court to Decide Whether Ghost Guns Are Considered Firearms
Why Are People Charged With Federal Crimes Held in Jail Before Trial?
Could Using a Digital Driver’s License Lead to Self-Incrimination? | Connecticut
The Importance of Preventing or Overturning Wrongful Convictions
Law Enforcement Leaders Seek to Reduce the Use of Force by Police
GPS Tracking Darts May Help Avoid Police Chases
Tyreek Hill Incident Raises Concerns About Police Misconduct
How Can Police Reports Created Using AI Affect Criminal Cases? | CT
Reports Show Increases in Police Violence in the United States
Law Enforcement Addresses Fraud Related to Gift Card Draining | CT
Is it a Crime to Provide False Information Online? | CT
Connecticut Experiences Increases in Alcohol Use and DUI Rates
Can "Second Look" Laws Allow Prisoners to Be Released Early?
DNA Tests Allow for Sexual Assault Convictions to Be Reversed
Can Prisoners Be Forced to Perform Labor?
Can the DEA Perform Searches Without Receiving Consent?
Supreme Court Addresses Restraining Orders and Firearm Possession
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Sue Police for Malicious Prosecution
Can Victims of Sexual Assault Face Criminal Charges?
Why Is the Number of Elderly Prisoners Increasing in the U.S.?
Can Images Created With AI Lead to Criminal Charges?
Will I Be Prosecuted for Weapons Charges in Connecticut?
Will Laws and Policies Change to Become More Drug-Friendly?
How Can Criminal Convictions Affect a Person’s Immigration Status?
Do Racial Disparities Exist When Administering the Death Penalty?
New Connecticut Law May Increase Penalties for Street Takeovers
Can Police Force Suspects to Unlock Their Cell Phones?
Are Facebook Scams Considered to Be Fraud?
How Reverse Searches Can Be Used by Police to Obtain Evidence
Can Eliminating Pretextual Traffic Stops Promote Justice?
People Exonerated of Crimes Work Together With Victims to Heal
Have Reforms in Recent Years Reduced Police Misconduct in the U.S.?
Elderly People in Connecticut Face Financial Losses Due to Online Scams and Fraud
What Should I Do if I Receive a Grand Jury Subpoena in Connecticut?
New Federal Sentencing Guidelines May Affect Minority Prisoners in Connecticut
Can the Use of Artificial Intelligence Lead to Criminal Charges in Connecticut?
Will Connecticut Lower the BAC Limit for DUI Arrests?
Do Criminal Defendants Still Have the Right to a Trial?
How Faulty Bite Mark and Hair Analysis Can Lead to Wrongful Convictions
Will Drunk Driving Detection Technology Be Required in Vehicles?
When Can a Person Be Charged With Felony Murder?
New Connecticut Traffic Stop Policies May Reduce Racial Profiling
Connecticut’s Clean Slate Law Will Go Into Effect in January 2024
Have Body Cameras Reduced Police Misconduct?
Congress May Attempt to Reincarcerate Prisoners Released on Home Confinement During COVID-19
Is Restorative Justice an Option for People Convicted of Crimes?
Retroactive Sex Offender Registration Affects Connecticut Convicts
Changes to Sentencing Guidelines May Allow for Sentence Reductions
How Social Media Use Can Lead to Violence and Criminal Charges
How Has the First Step Act Helped Reduce Mass Incarceration?
What Resources Are Available to Prisoners With Opioid Addictions?
How Pretextual Traffic Stops Can Lead to Criminal Charges
Defendants Struggle to Receive Adequate Legal Representation
Multiple States Take Steps to Reduce Prisoner Populations
Supreme Court to Address Due Process in Civil Asset Forfeiture Cases
New Laws May Affect Criminal Cases Involving Sex Trafficking
Connecticut Implements New Jury Selection System
Supreme Court Decision May Affect Stalking Charges
Supreme Court Ruling May Require Innocent People to Stay in Prison
Falsification of Traffic Tickets by Connecticut State Police May Affect Racial Profiling
Massachusetts Court Rulings Lead to Reconsideration of Thousands of Criminal Cases
New DNA Collection Methods May Play a Role in Criminal Cases
Can Scammers Impersonate Law Enforcement to Commit Fraud?
Problems Faced by People With Mental Illnesses During Criminal Cases
New Laws and Recent Court Rulings Address Firearm Ownership Rights
Is Facial Recognition Technology Racially Biased?
How Often Do Felony Arrests Lead to Convictions?
How Does Police Violence Affect Victims and Others in the Community?
Connecticut Updates Bail Thresholds for People Facing Criminal Charges
Could the Supreme Court Take Away the Rights of Criminal Defendants?
How Often Do 911 Calls Lead to Unnecessary Arrests?
How Can Victims’ Rights Be Protected in the Criminal Justice System?
Can Police Use Google Search History to Identify Suspects?
The Fentanyl Epidemic May Lead to Changes in U.S. Drug Policies
How Does Facial Recognition Technology Affect Criminal Cases?
Policy Changes May Affect Commutations for Prisoners in Connecticut
Will Congress Take Action to Limit Civil Asset Forfeiture?
Flawed Forensic Science: Bite Mark Analysis Can Lead to Wrongful Convictions
Does Drug Use Invalidate a Person’s Second Amendment Rights?
Should Youthful Offenders Receive a “Second Look” at Prison Sentences?
Should Prison Sentences in the United States Be Limited to 20 Years?
Supreme Court to Address Stalking and Online Harassment
How Can Marijuana Possession or Use Affect Weapons Charges?
How Can Data Collected by Law Enforcement Affect Criminal Cases?
How Often Is “Junk Science” Used During Criminal Prosecutions?
Can a Criminal Sentence Be Increased Even After an Acquittal?
Is There a Minimum Age for Prosecution in Criminal Cases?
Indiana Courts Question Validity of Sex Offender Registration Laws
Is Home Confinement a Good Alternative to Incarceration in Prison?
Federal Prisoners Struggle to Receive Relief Under the First Step Act
Appeals Court Addresses Sentencing for Child Pornography Offenses
How Can Blood Alcohol Concentration Affect DUI Arrests and Charges?
Advocates Seek to Limit Cases Where Juveniles Are Tried as Adults
Director of Federal Bureau of Prisons Seeks to Implement Reforms
Can Child Protective Services Search a Home Without a Warrant?
Is Electronic Monitoring an Effective Punishment for Crimes?
Should the Purpose of Prison Be Punishment or Rehabilitation?
Racial Inequities Continue to Affect the U.S. Criminal Justice System
How Often Do Criminal Cases Go to Trial?
How Often Do People Die While in the Custody of Law Enforcement?
Why Are Crack and Powder Cocaine Treated Differently in Criminal Cases?
What Is Jury Nullification, and How Does it Affect Criminal Cases?
Should the Use of Solitary Confinement Be Reduced in U.S. Prisons?
Privacy Advocates Raise Concerns About Mass Surveillance by Police
Are Juvenile Offenders Subject to Cruel and Unusual Punishment?
Does the Federal Bureau of Prisons Earn Profits From Prisoners’ Money?
Can Law Enforcement Access DNA Used to Screen Infants for Diseases?
Will the Federal Government Legalize Marijuana?
When Can False Memories Affect Criminal Cases?
Are U.S. Citizens Protected Against Civil Rights Violations by Federal Officers?
Can Police Obtain Video Footage from Doorbell Cameras Without a Warrant?
How False Claims of Child Abuse Can Lead to Wrongful Convictions
Supreme Court Ruling May Lead to Increased Gun Violence in the U.S.
How Does Federal Gun Safety Legislation Affect Weapons Charges?
Can Residents of Connecticut Purchase and Use Recreational Marijuana?
Court Ruling Addresses Right to an Attorney in Police Interrogations
Drug Overdoses Increase Due to Widespread Availability of Fentanyl
Why Do Police Officers Lie During Criminal Cases?
Can a Person Facing Drug Charges Be Required to Receive Treatment?
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?
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?
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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