Saving Your License From Suspension For Drunk Driving In Connecticut: The DMV Per Se Hearing
Jan 27, 2011
What is a Per Se Hearing at the DMV? When a person is arrested for Operation under the Influence of alcohol or drugs in Connecticut, two parallel processes are set into motion: a criminal case at the...
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Connecticut Pretrial Diversionary Programs: The Community Service Labor Program
Jan 12, 2011
Why would someone want this program? Successful completion of the community service and drug education components of this program result in a dismissal of the charges and no conviction or criminal re...
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Habeas Corpus Petitions In Connecticut
Nov 15, 2010
What is a Habeas Corpus petition? A Habeas Corpus petition is a civil action brought against the Commissioner of Corrections seeking the release of an inmate, parolee, or probationer due to a fundame...
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Bail In Connecticut Criminal Cases
Nov 07, 2010
What Is Bail? Bail is an amount of money or property that can be pledged by a defendant in order to gain his or her release from jail while he or she has a pending criminal case. Bail may be set by ...
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The Connecticut Criminal Justice Process
Nov 07, 2010
Part A, Part B? G.A., J.D.? The Connecticut Criminal Justice system is divided into two divisions known as Part A and Part B. Major felony crimes are generally handled in Part A, which is generally...
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Appealing A Criminal Conviction In Connecticut
Oct 25, 2010
When Can I Appeal My Conviction? In Connecticut, you will have twenty days from the date you are SENTENCED to file your appeal. However, it is best to discuss an appeal with your trial attorney prio...
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What To Expect When You Are Arrested In Connecticut
Oct 25, 2010
The Arrest: Do The Police Have A Warrant, Or Are They Making An On-Sight Arrest? In order to arrest you, police must have what is known as "Probable Cause". If you are the focus of an investigation,...
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Appealing A Denial Of A Motion To Modify Bail
Oct 21, 2010
Filing A Motion To Modify Bail The first step in the appeal process is filing the motion to modify bail at the trial level; without such a motion, there will be no oral argument, no decision, and the...
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What To Expect When You Have Been Arrested For Drunk Driving In Connecticut
Oct 21, 2010
The Drunk Driving Arrest In Connecticut In Connecticut, if you are stopped by police and they suspect you are operating a motor vehicle under the influence of either drugs or alcohol, they will likel...
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