Posts by Ryan P. Barry
Understanding 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 Participated in the MARC’s Rockin’ Bowl-A-Thon
The team at Barry, Taylor & Levesque participated in the MARC’s Rockin’ Bowl-A-Thon event this past Sunday at Hall of Fame Silver Lanes in East Hartford. The firm joined with other businesses and individuals to help raise more than $23,200. Proceeds from the event benefit individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through MARC Inc.’s services.…
Read MoreCT Supreme Court Overturns Murder Conviction
On Friday, September 2nd, the Connecticut Supreme Court overturned a New Britain man’s murder conviction on the grounds he was denied the right to a fair trial. The Court threw out the conviction and ordered a new trial in a 7-0 ruling. The defendant, Patrick Miles, was charged and convicted with murder after the 2017…
Read MoreBarry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC Secures $104,919 Arbitration Award Against Allstate for Car Accident
Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC recently secured an arbitration award of $104,919 against Allstate Insurance Company on behalf of a client who was seriously injured in a car accident in Manchester, CT. Allstate is notorious for refusing to settle cases, opting to go to trial or through arbitration to reach an outcome. Attorney Ryan Barry,…
Read MoreBarry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC Gets Breach of Peace Case Dismissed Outright
Law enforcement is a tightrope: people expect police officers to not only prevent criminal activity before it happens, but also to track down and bring to justice those who commit crimes. This is how citizens believe the enforcement of laws should work. But in order for that to be the case, there has to be…
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