Once you pay an infraction (CGS 30-89) can you go back and fight it?

I want to just weigh in with one bit of advice that I frequently give: Never seek or take legal advice from police officers. In most cases it's not...

Habeas Corpus, can you cite the 8 cases that the Judge on the Skakel case cites?

State v. Michael Skakel has yeilded a number of different written opinions by several courts. If you are referring to the October 2013 opinion...

Could this impact my future and should I appeal the ticket?

Attorney Thygerson has provided an excellent analysis of the current state of the law in Connecticut concerning the possession of less than a...

My first DUI arrest was in January of this year . and the second arrest was in August the same year. My questions are

Attorney Black is correct you could, and probably will be, prosecuted as a double first offender. However that is not the end of the story. If you...

Your question is complicated: First, from the factual background you give it sounds like you were sued for a debt Calvary Collection claims you...

Can I sue congress for shutting down govt?

You cannot sue Congress without the consent of Congress. Don't waste your time. Vote!

Can I be sued for minor shoplifting?

The short answer is yes, you can be sued. Most states, including Connecticut, have a statute that allows recovery of a civil penalty by a merchant...

Summons

Your question does does not contain enough information for me to offer an opinion. Connecticut does issue work permits in many DUI cases. However,...

I recieved a traffic ticket in Vernon CT and need to re open the case. I live in new haven. Do I have to go back to Vernon?

In Connecticut you have to go to the geographical court where the close out occurred. Vernon is not in the area serviced by the New Haven...

In Connecticut, what is the difference between having your charges dropped (nolle) vs. expungement?

You didn't mention your age at the time you were arrested. If you were 16 or 17 you would have been considered a youthful offender. If you were a...