How We Got Charges Dropped in a Juvenile Sexual Assault Case
Client’s case nulled due to alleged victim not cooperating with the State. Earlier in the year, our juvenile client was arrested for sexual assault in the 1st degree. The assault allegedly took place at a boarding school. One of the defenses we raised was that the alleged sexual encounter was consensual. The State wanted to…
Read MoreStanding Up for Student Safety: A Troubling Case in Granby
At Barry, Taylor & Levesque, we remain steadfast in our commitment to protecting the rights of children and families—especially when institutions fail to uphold their duty of care. A recent lawsuit filed in Hartford Superior Court brings to light a deeply troubling case involving the Granby school system and its alleged failure to protect a…
Read MoreHartford Lawsuit Exposes Failures in Bullying Prevention and Special Education
Aleysha Ortiz, a graduate of Hartford Public Schools, made headlines when she reported that she completed high school without being able to read or write. Ortiz is now suing the Hartford Board of Education, the City of Hartford, and a Hartford special education teacher. Barry, Taylor & Levesque attorney Anthony Spinella is representing Ortiz in…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Miranda Rights
When watching a television show involving police officers, you may have seen an officer read a person their Miranda Rights. This typically happens when a person is under arrest. However, it can be difficult to comprehend what exactly is going on as everything is happening so quickly, and you have to remember that it is…
Read MoreThe Impact of Prior Convictions on Current Criminal Cases
Many people are unaware of how a prior conviction can affect their lives. For example, a prior conviction can impact your ability to get a job, become approved for a house or apartment, or even cause you to never be able to receive government assistance. While these consequences may lead to many hardships, a prior…
Read MoreWhat Happens During a Deposition?
When you suffer injuries in an accident due to another’s negligent behavior or actions, you and your lawyer might decide that you should take your personal injury case to trial to get the compensation you need and deserve. However, before your court hearing, you will likely find out that you must attend a deposition. Many…
Read MoreWhat Is the Process for Filing a Personal Injury Claim in CT?
You may be thinking about filing a personal injury claim for a variety of different reasons. For example, you may have been in a car accident, truck accident, motorcycle accident, an accident on someone else’s property, or any other type of accident that resulted in injuries and other losses. No matter what your reason is…
Read MoreConnecticut’s Recreational Cannabis Law
In 2021, the state of Connecticut became the fourth state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. On June 18, the state legislature passed a bill into legislation that permitted individuals at the age of 21 and up the chance to consume or possess a certain amount of marijuana. The bill also transformed state law…
Read MoreIt’s Time to Consider Applying for a Pardon – And We Can Help
Above is a picture of a pardon that our firm recently secured for a deserving client. A pardon is a complete erasure of your official Connecticut adult criminal record. You can apply for a pardon five (5) years after your last felony conviction or three (3) years after your last misdemeanor conviction. Getting a pardon is…
Read MoreBarry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC Set to Argue Precedent-Setting Appellate Case Before the Connecticut Supreme Court
Manginelli v. Regency House (SC20767) Brendon Levesque and Michael Taylor are representing the defendants in one of the most significant cases to be considered by the Connecticut Supreme Court in the past several years. The case, which should be argued before the Court in April, concerns the Executive Orders that Governor Lamont issued after declaring…
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