Understanding the Human Side of Shoplifting When most people think of shoplifting, they imagine hardened criminals or people in desperate financial straits. But after more than 30 years defending clients in Connecticut, I can tell you that’s rarely the case. The truth? A surprising number of shoplifting arrests involve people…
When a Post Turns Into a Problem (Fast) You fire off a post after a breakup. You vent in a group chat. You drop a spicy meme you think only friends will see. Then your phone rings—police want to “ask a few questions.” This happens every week in Connecticut. What…
Feeling Stuck: The Emotional Toll of Pending Charges When you’re facing a criminal case in Connecticut, one of the first fears that comes up is: “Am I trapped here until my case is over?” Clients tell me this all the time. Maybe you live in New York or New Jersey,…
The Fear That Goes Beyond Court A domestic violence arrest in Connecticut can shake your entire world in an instant. One moment you’re at home, maybe in the middle of an argument. Next, the police are at your door, and suddenly you’re in handcuffs, facing charges you never imagined. The…
Why Miranda Rights Don’t Always Protect You Right Away Movies and TV shows make it look simple — the police slap on handcuffs and immediately say, “You have the right to remain silent.” In real life, it doesn’t work that way. In Connecticut, officers often talk to you and ask…
Is Urban Exploring Illegal in Connecticut? Urban exploring — sometimes called “urbex” — is a hobby that’s grown in popularity over the last decade. People are fascinated by abandoned factories, forgotten hospitals, and old schools. For many, it’s about art, history, and photography. They’re not criminals — they’re adventurers with…
A lot of people are shocked to find themselves arrested in Connecticut just for carrying a pocketknife. You might think, “It’s just a tool, I use it for work, camping, or opening boxes — how could this be a crime?” I hear this all the time from clients. The truth…
Many people assume that a DUI charge only applies to alcohol. In reality, under Connecticut law, you can be arrested for driving under the influence of prescription medications — even if you took them exactly as your doctor instructed. As a criminal defense lawyer, I see many clients blindsided by…
Being arrested for Risk of Injury to a Minor is one of the most stressful and frightening experiences a parent or caregiver can go through. Under Connecticut law, this charge is codified in Connecticut General Statutes §53-21. It’s incredibly broad, and because of that, police often tack it onto cases…
Getting arrested for domestic violence when you did nothing wrong is one of the most frightening experiences anyone can face. The police show up, emotions are high, and suddenly you’re being handcuffed and taken away—even if the other person never wanted you arrested in the first place. This happens all…