My son was stopped and they found unprescribed xanax on him. What is the typical penalty in CT?

He is looking at at least one year in jail on a possession charge.

You will not go to jail if you are unable to pay restitution. I suggest you document your pay and the amounts you pay toward restitution.

When does double jeopardy apply: at start of prosecutor's case/evidence or after verdict?

At the start of evidence if bench trial or when the jury is sworn in.

The judge has a 120 days to to file a decision.

Will there be jail time?

Your son is looking at jail time just for his failures to appear, not to mention the crimes he committed. Please have him hire a criminal defense...

What would happen to a college student who got caught with possession of 18gram of marijuana in ct what are the law?

Since it is more than 1/2 an ounce, your daughter is looking at one year in jail and $1,000 fine, assuming it is her first offense and she wasn't...

I had a DUI yesterday. I haven't never had one before. What should I do?

Without a doubt, hire a criminal defense attorney. They will guide you through the maze of a DWI arrest.

How does an international go about filing for a divorce in CT?

If you reside outside of America, you can't file if you don't have residency. You must have residency in the state for 12 months or be in the state...

Would a power skating clinic be considered an extracurricular activity?

Although the clinic is an extra curricular activity, I doubt you can enroll your child into anything you want. I would ask the father if he will...

If you are arrested within two years, you will go to jail for one year on the previous arrest.