Posted on April 11, 2022 in Criminal Defense

It is not uncommon to turn on the news and hear a report about an incident of workplace violence or reports of toxic work environments that have led to lawsuits and more. No matter what position a person holds in a company, acting out at work can not only result in termination but could also leave you facing criminal charges. If you have been charged with assault or other workplace violence, contact a Stamford defense attorney right away.

Criminal Charges Due to Workplace Threats or Acts of Violence

According to national statistics, more than 20,000 workers in private business industry were victims of nonfatal workplace violence in 2020. Many of these victims required days away from work. More than 20 percent of these victims required a month or more off from work while they recovered from their injuries.

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 Posted on April 06, 2022 in Criminal Defense

Unfortunately, arguments between spouses can escalate into threats and acts of physical violence. Depending on the circumstances and statements from witnesses and/or the alleged victim, a spouse in this situation could end up facing serious criminal charges. What many people may not realize is that just the threat of physical violence – even if none occurred – can be charged as domestic violence under Connecticut law.

Domestic Violence Charges in Connecticut

Under Connecticut law, it is considered domestic or family violence is a person threatens, stalks, or physically assaults a member of their household, family, or someone they have dated. This includes:

• A spouse or former spouse

• Parents

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 Posted on March 25, 2022 in Real Estate Law

There is no doubt that the real estate market in Connecticut and across the country has been booming over the past year or so. With so many homeowners putting up “for sale” signs on their front lawns, many people are quickly making the move to upgrade from where they currently reside. A lot of these buyers find themselves making offers on a new home before their current home has sold in order not to lose their chance at the new home. Homebuyers who are in this situation can have a “home sale contingency” clause added to their purchase and sale agreement. This clause voids the agreement for the sale of the new home in the event the buyer is unable to sell their current one.

Types of Home Sale Contingencies

There are two types of home sale contingencies clauses, sale and settlement contingency or settlement contingency.

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 Posted on March 17, 2022 in Criminal Defense

The last thing you want to be thinking about when you are in the presence of someone overdosing from drugs is the consequences of calling 911. You may be afraid that if the paramedics arrive, the police will be following close behind, and explaining your role in the situation might be difficult. Whether or not you have something to hide, weighing the possible death of another human being versus the possibility of facing criminal charges is an unenviable position. Fortunately, if this happens in Connecticut, you may be covered under the state’s Good Samaritan Law.

What Is the Good Samaritan Law?

As of 2021, 47 states and the District of Columbia had enacted Good Samaritan laws that protect both people calling on behalf of others and people calling for help for their own behalf in drug overdose situations.

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 Posted on March 10, 2022 in Criminal Defense

If you have been accused of assaulting someone, a conviction could have dire consequences on your life. You could be facing a jail or prison sentence, suspended sentence, probation, and heavy fines. If the charge against you is a sexual assault charge, a conviction could mean lifetime registration as a sex offender.

Whatever the circumstances of the charges against you, a Stamford, CT defense attorney can help defend you against these charges. Maybe you were in the wrong place at the wrong time or maybe you acted in self-defense. Whatever the situation, our legal team can help.

Assault and Battery Charges

Assault and battery charges can result from a range of different scenarios and levels of confrontation. A verbal argument, shoving match, slap, or more aggressive physical contact may qualify as an assault charge. Basically, any act that will make an individual believe they are at immediate risk of bodily harm can qualify as an assault charge, even if there is no physical contact that takes place.

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 Posted on March 03, 2022 in Criminal Defense

When a person is arrested and charged with a crime, there are three possibilities that could happen. The charges will be dropped, the person will plead guilty in a plea bargain arrangement with the prosecutor, or the case will go to trial so a jury will decide if the person is guilty of the crime or crimes they are accused of.

The goal of the trial is that the jury will decide if the person is guilty or not guilty. There are, however, many trials where an issue arises that causes the judge to declare a mistrial. Although it may seem that a mistrial is good for the person who is accused, there are negative factors to consider.

Why Do Some Cases Result in a Mistrial?

There are two reasons why a mistrial may be called. The first reason is that the jury is unable to come to a unanimous decision on whether the accused is guilty or not guilty of the charges. In this situation, the judge may instruct the jury to keep on deliberating. Occasionally, a jury is able to finally come to a verdict, however, in many cases, they are still unable to reach a decision.

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 Posted on February 28, 2022 in Criminal Defense

Over the past couple of years, national headlines have been full of cases involving violent interactions between citizens and law enforcement officials. While these cases capture the media’s attention, there are situations in which an accused person’s rights are violated that do not get news coverage. If you are stopped by the police or accused of any type of criminal activity, our Fairfield County criminal defense attorneys want you to be aware of your rights and the steps you need to take to protect yourself.

Color Of Law Violations

Local police and state law enforcement officials are granted the authority to ensure that laws are upheld. They have a tremendous amount of power in terms of detaining suspects, searching property, and making arrests. While the majority of law enforcement officers perform these tasks lawfully, there are situations in which abuses occur. The Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) refer to these abuses as color of law violations and report the following as the most common types of violations that occur:

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 Posted on February 23, 2022 in Real Estate Law

Whether you are starting a new business or expanding an existing business, you may need to enter into a commercial lease if you do not own the property where your business is located. Unlike residential leases, commercial leases are often lengthy and detailed. They also tend to have provisions which are usually more beneficial to the landlord and not the commercial tenant. This is why it is important to have a Stamford real estate attorney look over any commercial lease you are considering renting before you sign anything.

Right to Certain Protective Terms

Many of the basic protections that Connecticut law provides to residential tenants do not carry over to commercial tenants. Where some terms are common to residential leases, commercial leases may not contain them at all. For instance, the lease should provide that the tenant has exclusive use of the property, free from any interference by the landlord. Likewise, if the commercial property becomes unfit for the purpose for which the tenant leased it, they may no longer be subject to the remainder of the lease terms.

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 Posted on February 15, 2022 in Criminal Defense

When facing any type of criminal charges, your immediate concern is likely to be avoiding arrest or potential jail time and minimizing the amount in court costs and fines you may have to pay. While these are vital issues in any criminal defense, it is also important to consider the future impact your charges and conviction could have on other areas of your life. A criminal conviction could pose issues in seeking employment in certain areas of profession, qualifying for student loans, and even obtaining housing. This is one of the reasons why it is so important to have an experienced Connecticut criminal defense attorney advocating for you.

Potential Impacts of a Criminal Conviction

Some people believe that only serious criminal convictions (such as rape, murder, or other violent crimes) have a detrimental effect on a person’s future. The truth is, however, that even misdemeanor charges can impact your personal and your professional life. For example, if you are convicted of DUI and have your license suspended, you may not be able to get back and forth to work and that could have a very real impact on your employment.

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 Posted on February 07, 2022 in White Collar Crimes

It is that time of year again, where people will begin the sometimes-arduous process of gathering up all of their financial records from 2021 in order to file their taxes by the dreaded April 15th deadline. While some taxpayers are lucky enough to file their taxes and get a refund, many others are not as fortunate and end up owing Uncle Sam money. While it may be tempting to try to skirt around the tax laws in order to minimize what you owe – or increase the size of your refund – doing so could leave you one day finding a notice in your mailbox from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

That notice could mean an audit or investigation has been opened in your case, or they may simply be requesting some further information. Whatever the reason for the notice, the prospect of tax fraud charges is a frightening one, with the potential for serious criminal penalties as well as fines and seizures or liens on property. If you have been notified of an investigation being conducted by the IRS, you should contact a Stamford, CT defense attorney immediately.  

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