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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…

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The 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…

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What 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…

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What 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…

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Connecticut’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…

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It’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…

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Barry, 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.…

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CT 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…

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