Criminal Law Blog

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Connecticut Clean Slate 2026: How to Get Your Criminal Record Erased (Updated)

Connecticut’s Clean Slate law is giving thousands of state residents a genuine second chance by automatically clearing past criminal convictions. As of July 2026, the state has automatically cleared approximately…

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Immigration Consequences of Criminal Charges in Connecticut: What Non-Citizens Need to Know

Immigration consequences of criminal charges in Connecticut can affect a non-citizen long after the case closes. A plea that looks minor in state court may trigger deportation. It may also…

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Connecticut Criminal Court Process: From Arraignment to Sentencing

Connecticut criminal court process can feel confusing for someone facing charges for the first time. Each step has its own rules, deadlines, and decisions. Knowing what happens at each stage…

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What Not to Say to Police During a Connecticut DWI Stop

What not to say to police during a Connecticut DWI stop might be the most important thing you read before you ever need it because once you’re in that car…

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Connecticut OUI and Your Driver’s License: The DMV Hearing Most People Don’t Know They Have to Request

A Connecticut OUI DMV hearing is something most people charged with a first OUI never know they have to ask for — until it is too late. When you are…

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Connecticut DUI and BUI in 2026: What the New Reciprocal Law Means for You

Connecticut DUI and BUI charges now carry consequences that cross between road and water. Under Public Act 25-159, signed into law in 2025 and in full effect for the 2026…

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What Non-Citizens Need to Know About an OUI Charge in Connecticut

An OUI charge in Connecticut is serious for anyone — but for non-citizens, the risks go far beyond fines and license suspension. A conviction can trigger devastating immigration consequences including…

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Connecticut OUI Defense: How Field Sobriety Tests Can Be Challenged

Field sobriety tests in Connecticut OUI cases are often presented as scientific proof of impairment — but they are far from reliable. These roadside tests are deeply subjective, affected by…

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What Happens After a First OUI Arrest in Connecticut?

A first OUI arrest in Connecticut is one of the most disorienting legal situations a person can face. The hours after an arrest are chaotic and full of decisions that…

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OUI Involving Drugs

Understanding OUI Involving Drugs in Connecticut Facing a charge of Operating Under the Influence (OUI) involving drugs can be overwhelming and distressing. If you or a loved one in Connecticut…

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