Questions answered by Andrew John Cates

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Can you be trespassed from a public university, in Connecticut?

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 07, 2015

This is probably a violation of your first amendment right to free speach. You need to contract a criminal defense attorney with knowledge of civil...

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Will resigning from my old job affect my worker's compensation or new job?

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 07, 2015

Quitting your old jov will not affect your worker's comp coverage for an Injury you sustained there. Ironically it will make it possible to make a...

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Larceny Charge

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 06, 2015

This is your first offense most likely no jail time. You are probably eligible for diversionary programs. You need to hire a criminal defense...

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My husband is being charge with 1st degree robbery n 3rd degree larceny in Connecticut how much jail time is he looking at.

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 05, 2015

Just to add to what my colleague said, since he is a first time offender, depending upon the facts, a good attorney might be able to convince the...

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A former employee started a competing business. I recently learned he started it when under my employment. Do I have recourse?

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 05, 2015

Non-complete clauses are enforceable depending upon the geographic area and time period covered in the agreement. There are other factors. You have...

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Car registration

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 04, 2015

Its a violation of CGS Sec. 14-12(d) and can result in a $200 fine. As for insurance fraud I agree with the other attorneys here. I don't think you...

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63 year old walmart worker fell hit head. In hospital 23 days. Pneumonia, embolisms. Recently discharged from hospital.

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 04, 2015

You need to sit down with a knowledgeable Connecticut attorney to discuss this case. By statute attorneys in Connecticut who represent claimants in...

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I have committed a whit collar crime of losses of about $400,000

Andrew's answer | Answered on November 04, 2015

You need to contact a Connecticut attorney who practices criminal defense. Connecticut is unique in that Sec. 53a-122. Larceny in the first degree:...

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I was the victim in a hit and run car accident on the Tappan Zee Bridge on Saturday morning at around 1AM what do I do?

Andrew's answer | Answered on August 22, 2015

Everyone who has commented so far is correct--you need to hire a personal injury attorney. But first you need to make sure that you are treated for...

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I have been arrested for risk of injury do I have a chance of getting a lesser charge?

Andrew's answer | Answered on August 22, 2015

Your postpartum depression, depression & co-dependency could qualify you for a diversionary program even if you have previously been convicted of a...

Andrew John Cates's Answers (220)

Can you be trespassed from a public university, in Connecticut?

Will resigning from my old job affect my worker's compensation or new job?

Larceny Charge

My husband is being charge with 1st degree robbery n 3rd degree larceny in Connecticut how much jail time is he looking at.

A former employee started a competing business. I recently learned he started it when under my employment. Do I have recourse?

Car registration

63 year old walmart worker fell hit head. In hospital 23 days. Pneumonia, embolisms. Recently discharged from hospital.

I have committed a whit collar crime of losses of about $400,000

I was the victim in a hit and run car accident on the Tappan Zee Bridge on Saturday morning at around 1AM what do I do?

I have been arrested for risk of injury do I have a chance of getting a lesser charge?