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Barry, 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…
Read MoreBarry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC Wins Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Standing
Under the law, you don’t have to hire an attorney, just like you don’t have to hire a plumber to fix your sink or a mason to build a deck. But there are benefits to doing so, and a recent case we handled shows exactly why. Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC recently won a motion…
Read MoreBarry, Taylor & Levesque Wins Case Involving Termination of Parental Rights
Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC secured a significant win in probate court on behalf of our client, who was seeking to terminate the parental rights of her former partner. Our client was the victim of abuse – both physical and verbal – by her partner, “A.” She had a protective order filed against her partner…
Read MoreDelays 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…
Read MoreYes, You Need a DUI Defense Lawyer for a First Offense
Driving under the influence laws in Connecticut have become harsher over the past few years as the state has recognized that penalties need to be stricter. Even if you are facing a first-time offense for DUI in Connecticut, it is a smart move to hire a DUI lawyer to defend you in court. DUI penalties,…
Read MoreLet 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.…
Read MoreDispute Regarding Student-Athlete Compensation to Be Heard by Supreme Court
In what has been a longstanding battle regarding student-athlete compensation, the United States Supreme Court has announced that it will hear a case involving the NCAA. The NCAA filed a petition with the court that defends the restrictions it has in place for student-athlete compensation. This case, pending the outcome, could have big implications on…
Read MoreBarry, Taylor & Levesque Handles Cases Involving NCAA Sports Waivers
Learn more about the NCAA guidelines High school and junior college athletes struggle with the decision about where they will play their Division I years when the time comes. This decision has recently become even more difficult due to the ongoing pandemic. As a result, many athletes have transferred to new schools since the academic…
Read MoreThe New Tool for Calculating the Likelihood of TBI in Car Crashes
It’s common knowledge that car accidents can be life-changing. Even a “minor” car accident can lead to a serious injury. Whiplash, broken bones, and deep tissue injuries can all occur from wrecks that happen at any rate of speed. Aside from death, one of the most serious injuries that a car accident victim can suffer…
Read MoreCompetency to Stand Trial in Connecticut: What You Should Know
As you likely know, a person deemed incompetent to stand trial cannot be convicted of a crime. As United States citizens, we have the right to due process after being charged with a crime, and this includes fair court proceedings. If an individual is charged with a criminal offense and deemed unable to understand the…
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