Wednesday, March 30, 2016

Connecticut | Vehicular Homicide While Under Influence


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Driving under the influence in Connecticut. When you are dealing with the charges of vehicular homicide while under the influence, contact the criminal attorneys on starlaw.us. We are here to help you figure out the right defense that can keep you out of jail and limit the damage this mistake has caused in your life.

Penalties for this crime

This crime is a big deal in the state of Connecticut. Not only were you driving under the influence, something that can ruin your record on its own, but when you add homicide to the case, you really need to have the proper defense in place. Some of the penalties that can arise from this crime include: 
  1. Felony on parole or probation
  2. A long prison sentence
  3. Being committed to the local department of corrections
  4. A criminal record with a felony on it
  5. Carrying around the stigma that will be associated with this conviction
  6. A higher premium on your car insurance
  7. A rise in the points on your driving record
  8. Being prohibited from using alcohol for a certain amount of time
  9. Conditions of the sentence which forbid you from going to any establishment that serves alcohol.
  10. An evaluation by an addiction counselor and following any treatment recommended by this counselor
  11. Prosecution fees
  12. Loss of driver’s license 

How a defense can help

There are some defenses that are available to help you out. First, the defense can work to overthrow the validity of any breathalyzer tests that were given based on whether the officer is certified to give them or if the machine is properly working. The defense can also help to examine the case to see if any other violations occurred on the part of the courts of the police officer in attendance. We will also work to prepare your case to go to trial and to get the most favorable outcome possible for you.


On starlaw.us we strive to provide our clients with the best legal team possible for forgery and fraud. If you find yourself facing these kinds of charges, please feel free to contact our defense attorneys as soon as possible so that we can evaluate your case and get you the help you need. Ask for a free initial consultation.

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Tuesday, March 29, 2016

Connecticut | Kidnapping


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As you may or may not know, there are heavy consequences that come with kidnapping or any kind of unlawful imprisonment in Connecticut. They are classified as felonies and you may be facing jail time or prison sentencing.  Although you may have done some things you regret, you cannot let the state walk all over you without challenging their evidence against you. The attorneys on starlaw.us understand that to better yourself in any kind of kidnapping predicament that you may have found yourself in, It’s important to be represented by knowledgeable and aggressive lawyers so you can have a fair trial in court.

Our lawyers all have had much success and will guide you through the necessary steps and procedures so you can move on with your life. They will combat any charges brought against you and try to minimize the penalties or even dismiss them altogether. Maybe you were forced into something you had no control over and now you need the assistance of well-trained professionals. At starlaw.us they will protect you.

Outcomes
At best, one will be charged minimally with a Class A Misdemeanor. At worst, the charge will classify as an A-I Felony. An A-I Felony is considered one of the worst charges and correlated with crimes such as First Degree Murder and Drug Trafficking. These are all serious offences, but with the help of your attorney you can seek out your best strategy to win you case in court.

Contact

Act fast and contact a lawyer on starlaw.us. They will give you all the information all you have to do is call. They handle the rest, because they are best qualified to help your case.


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Saturday, February 27, 2016

Connecticut | DUI Laws

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Being charged with drunk driving can have a long lasting impact on your life. Not only are you going to have to pay fines and perhaps go to jail for a bit of time, you may also look your driving rights through your license, have a criminal record, and find that getting a job is hard. Many people charged with drunk driving assume there is nothing that they can do in order to get rid of these charges, but by hiring a qualified criminal defense lawyer in Connecticut, you will find there are actually quite a few defenses that you can use to dismiss, or at least lessen, your charges. Let’s take a look at some of the ways that a lawyer will be able to assist you with drunk driving charges.

Challenging the stop

There has to be some reason that the police pulled you over in the first place. They are not able to just randomly pull you over, unless it was a stop where everyone has to be checked out (this is common in some areas after a big concert, but everyone must be checked at these points). During court, the police must report the reason and it must be legally sufficient. If your lawyer is successful at challenging the stop, all of the evidence, including any tests you took, can be dismissed and your case is no longer valid.

The breath test results

While a breath test is one of the most common ways that police tell whether you are drunk driving, these are not always the most accurate and there are many things that can go wrong. If anything is wrong with the breath test, and your criminal defense lawyer can prove it, the results of the test can be thrown out and you could be off the hook. Some of the ways that the breath test can be challenged include:

·        The machine wasn’t calibrated properly
·        The test wasn’t taken when it should be, changing the results.
·      The tests were taken too closely together. This would matter if the police wanted to have    more than one test.
·        The tests were not taken in two hours or less of operating the car.
·        If the tests showed that you were under the legal limit in Connecticut
·    If the results show that the levels of alcohol were increasing over time, even without you having more to drink.

If any of these are present, you may be able to get the results of your breath test thrown out. Without this information, it is really hard to come up with a case against you and it will more than likely be thrown out.

Right to Remain Silent

Any time that you have been pulled over, no matter what the reason, you must remember that you have the right to remain silent. You do not have to answer the questions of the police officer and often doing so is going to get you in more trouble than just being quiet. For example, if you are asked about whether you have been drinking or not, your answer could be used in court against you, something that would be really hard to defend. Just make sure to keep quiet and you will find it is much easier to challenge the results later on.

If you are ever charged with driving drunk, make sure that you find the right criminal defense lawyer in Connecticut. They will take a look at your case and go over all the important parts with you. They can also appear in court and come up with the best defense for your situation in no time.

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