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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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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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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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Delays Will Hurt the Court System Long After the Pandemic Ends

The coronavirus pandemic is going to have a lasting impact on the court system in Connecticut and across the country long after it comes to an end. Nearly 12 months into the pandemic, thousands of cases are on hold in Connecticut civil and criminal courts. Once the courts reopen fully, there will be a backlog…

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Let Us Help Move Your Case Forward

In these unprecedented and unsure times, you can rest assured that Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC can work to move your case forward, whether it is in criminal or civil court. While many businesses have ceased normal operations, or have gone entirely remote, we continue to push forward with many different safety precautions in place.…

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Criminal Activity Spikes at the Holidays

This holiday season will be unlike any other holiday season in some respects, due to the pandemic. Many people are staying inside. Many shoppers are buying online. A lot of people are struggling financially because they can’t run their business, or they can’t meet with the people they need to see. Still, if there’s one…

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