Criminal Charge
Constitutional Grounds for Suppressing Evidence in a Criminal Case
Suppression of evidence is a fancy way of saying the evidence can’t be used in court. In order to suppress evidence, the criminal defense lawyer must file a formal motion to exclude the evidence. The motion can be filed in federal or state court depending on where the case is being tried. The motion to…
Read MoreWhat Is Price Gouging?
When a supplier or retailer significantly bumps up the price of a product during a crisis or emergency, they can be investigated for and charged with price gouging. Partner Ryan Barry recently represented a client accused of price gouging by the Attorney General’s Office for selling face masks in violation of Connecticut’s Unfair Trade Practices…
Read MoreChanges to the Connecticut Judicial System Due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting every aspect of daily life, including the judicial system. Changes are ongoing, and the new rules will be changing again over time. The Connecticut judicial branch is continually trying to balance the safety of the public with the rights of Connecticut residents to have their cases heard. These new rules…
Read MoreIs Jury Sequestration Actually Effective?
Jury sequestration is the isolation of a jury to avoid accidental or deliberate tainting of the jury by exposing them to outside influence or information that is not admissible in court and can be a “hot” topic for criminal defense lawyers. On one hand, trying to control the information jury members see and hear outside…
Read MoreHow Does the Exclusionary Rule Work in Connecticut?
A defendant in any criminal proceeding has the right to challenge the admissibility of improperly obtained evidence. Experienced Hartford criminal defense lawyers often file formal motions to suppress evidence if the evidence was seized illegally. A few examples of illegally seized evidence include searching your home because you look like someone else, searching you because…
Read MoreThe Four-Level Violation Structure in the NCAA
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has a four-tiered structure designed to address breaches of the NCAA Constitution and bylaws. According to the President of Oregon State University and the former chair of the NCAA Executive Committee, “Having four levels of violations is helpful because it allows us to distinguish between severe and significant in…
Read MoreThe Accelerated Rehabilitation Program in Connecticut
Many states, including Connecticut, have programs which give some offenders of non-serious crimes the right to choose an alternative to pleading guilty or being tried for the alleged crimes or offenses. Here, the alternative program is available to defendants and to veterans charged with certain crimes and motor vehicle offenses when the court believes the…
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