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The Controlled Substances Act (“CSA”) is the federal drug policy that regulates the distribution or manufacture of controlled substances. The CSA categorizes controlled substances (drugs) into five classifications or “schedules.”

Owner’s Policy of Title Insurance

Additionally, the title insurance company will, at its own expense, defend the title and will pay losses within the coverage of the policy if they occur. Unlike other insurance models, where premiums are paid on an ongoing basis, title insurance is a one-time premium paid at the closing of your transaction.

The Title Search Process

The Title Search Process When you receive the keys to your new home, you may already have an idea about…

10 Steps to Buying a Home

While a variety of factors can affect the ease and timing of your transaction, a few basic steps are universal for most homebuyers during the initial stages of a purchase.

Weapons Charges

Gun laws in Connecticut are amongst the most restrictive in the country. Connecticut requires training, background check and permitting requirements for the purchase of firearms and ammunition; and a ban (with exceptions) on certain semi-automatic firearms defined as "assault weapons" and magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds.

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Sex Offenses

Allegations of sexual assault, child molestation, possession of child porn and other sex crimes can have very serious consequences and are extremely scary to have to answer. An arrest, let alone a conviction, can damage your reputation for the rest of your life.

Narcotics

Drug/narcotic charges in Connecticut have a wide breadth of consequences from infractions to federal charges of drug trafficking. Any drug charge, however, can have serious consequences.

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DUI DMV Suspension

Criminal penalties for DUI include fines, prison terms, and license suspensions. By law, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) must impose 45-day license suspensions for drivers age 21 or older convicted of DUI. Once their licenses are reinstated, these offenders can drive only vehicles equipped with ignition interlock devices for specified periods of time.

Violent Crimes

Violent crimes are among the most seriously punished offenses under Connecticut law. These kinds of offenses can take many forms, but typically involve the use of physical force or threat of the use of force against another person. Because violent crimes can often result in significant legal penalties, it is critical to retain effective legal representation immediately if you have been charged with a violent crime.

Domestic Violence

Connecticut has many laws that are intended to help keep victims of domestic violence safe and hold offenders accountable for their actions. These laws, referred to as domestic violence or family violence laws, apply to victims regardless of their age, gender, economic status, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, education, or immigration status.

Misdemeanors

A misdemeanor is considered a crime of lesser seriousness, and is a crime punishable with incarceration for less than one year. Even if a criminal charge for the defendant's conduct is normally a misdemeanor, sometimes a repeat offender will be charged with a felony offense.

Felonies

A felony is a crime punishable by imprisonment in excess of one year. This classification is based upon the crime's potential sentence, so a crime remains classified as a felony even if a defendant convicted of a felony receives a sentence of one year or less.

Firearm Offenses

Gun laws in Connecticut regulate the sale, possession, and use of firearms and ammunition in the U.S. state of Connecticut. Gun laws in Connecticut are amongst the most restrictive in the country.

RICO

RICO stands for the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act and is governed by 18 U.S.C. § 1962

Hobbs Act

The Hobbs Act, passed by Congress in 1946, makes it a federal crime to obstruct, delay, or affect commerce through robbery or extortion. “Commerce” is the federal jurisdictional hook that elevates robbery to a federal crime. The commerce hook grants jurisdiction for all robberies that Congress’s Commerce Clause power reaches.

Federal Drug Conspiracy

What is a federal drug conspiracy? A drug conspiracy is an agreement between two or more people to commit drug…