Criminal Law Attorneys in Connecticut
How is criminal law unique
The criminal law firm in Connecticut, Tindall Holmes & Kestenband, LLC, discuss how criminal law is unique in CT and how differences can affect the outcome of your case.
Here is a brief list of some ways Connecticut is a unique state:
Cell Phone Laws – Connecticut allows hands free use of cell phones for individual 18 years of age or older. Drivers under the age of 18 are banned from using cell phones altogether. Effective August 1, 2008, a violation of Connecticut’s cell phone law will bring a 30-day driver’s license suspension and may include a driver retraining class.
Criminal Records – Effective October 2009, a first time criminal defendant’s records must be erased if the defendant is not guilty, is pardoned, the prosecuting lawyer decides to not prosecute, or the charge is dismissed.
DUI – A conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI) in Connecticut is a criminal offense unlike other states which consider DUI a misdemeanor.
Felony convictions and employment – If an individual is convicted of a felony in Connecticut, the guidelines for employment hiring and termination are reported in the 2005 Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Library OLR Research Report (http://www.cga.ct.gov/2005/rpt/2005-R-0311.htm).
Larceny – Also effective October 2009, the minimum value of goods for certain acts of larceny has doubled.
Prosecutors – The State of Connecticut Department of Criminal Justice reports that prosecutors are not elected in Connecticut. They are appointed by the Criminal Justice Commission which is made up of members designated by the governor (Division of Criminal Justice).
Contact a Criminal Law Attorney in Connecticut
Just like differences in criminal laws can affect the outcome of your case, different criminal law firms in Connecticut can affect the result of your case also. Skill, defense strategies, and experience are abilities that the criminal attorneys in Connecticut with Tindall Holmes & Kestenband, LLC possess. Contact a criminal attorney in Connecticut to lean how we can help you regain the freedom a criminal accusation has taken away. Call us today in Connecticut at (866) 674-3736, or complete our quick contact web form for a prompt response.
