FAQ

Our office hours are Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM with 24/7 emergency service available.

Our staff speaks English, Spanish, and Polish.

We are a small, family-run law office. Our associates really want to do the best they can for clients as though they were their own family. We understand that anyone’s brother can be in the wrong place at the wrong time!

I am dedicated to getting you the best possible result and I am not afraid to take a case to trial.  Every case is fact-specific and trials can be unpredictable.  Sometimes, witnesses do not show up, or they do and change their story.  You need an experienced and effective lawyer to take advantage of that when it happens.

I have gotten many cases dismissed both before trial and during a trial.  All cases are different and those dismissals depended on several factors. The most important factor is having an experienced lawyer who the prosecution knows is not afraid to take a case to trial. 

Yes, I have taken a number of sex crime-related cases to trial in the last 30 years.  I have obtained 'not guilty' results in Military, Federal and State Courts around the country.  I have represented people falsely accused of sex crimes against adults and children.  These include late reporting, child abuse, date rape, spousal rape and all other kinds of accusations.  I have tried and won not only rape cases, but also voyeurism, child pornography cases, interstate travel cases, coercion by superiors or others, and those alleging attacks by strangers.

Yes, I have handled a number of complex fraud-related matters in Federal and State Courts where I have obtained acquittals and lesser-included verdicts that helped my clients avoid jail time.  My experience includes Medicaid fraud, insurance fraud, mortgage fraud, financial crimes, Internet fraud, identity theft, Visa and other government document fraud, USDA Farm Program fraud, LHWCA fraud, and violations of U.S. regulations that are criminal offenses.

Yes, I have handled thousands of misdemeanor and felony drug cases in Federal, Military and State Courts.

Yes, I have been doing federal criminal trials and appeals since 1996 and have tried hundreds of federal criminal cases.  They range from misdemeanor offense at National Parks, military installations, and other federal property to federal death penalty murder cases. 

Yes, I am admitted and handled cases to completion in federal courts in 6 states, four Courts of Appeal, and am certified as learned counsel for death penalty representation in several states and federal court.  I have also won several cases on Appeal and represent persons in 2255 and 2254 post-conviction matters.

I believe so, but a good deal is in the eye of the beholder.  I will work tirelessly to get you what you consider a good deal.

Yes, I have successfully tried hundreds of cases to 'not guilty verdicts' or a more favorable result than could have occurred without the trial.

Over 250 jury trials and counting.

A DUI stays on your record forever unless you obtain a pardon. However, an absolute pardon can wipe a DUI off an individual's record completely.

Connecticut is one of the few states that allows for open alcoholic containers in the vehicle, which means that a passenger can be drinking. However, it is said that you can get a DUI as a passenger in a vehicle if the officer believes that you helped to drive or steer the vehicle.

In Connecticut, you can apply for an absolute pardon for your DUI. An absolute pardon removes the conviction from your record. To be eligible for an absolute pardon, you must:

• Complete any jail sentence or probation requirements related to the DUI
• Have no further convictions for at least 5 years after completing your sentence for the DUI
• Petition the Board of Pardons

If you are granted an absolute pardon, it is as if your DUI never happened and you will not have to disclose it on job applications or other forms that ask about your criminal history.

In Connecticut, you can be charged with a DUI even if you do not take a breathalyzer test. If an officer believes that you are impaired, they can arrest you and charge you with a DUI. However, if you refuse to take a breathalyzer test, your license will be automatically suspended for at least 6 months.

Yes, you can get a DUI on Benadryl. Benadryl is an over-the-counter medication that can cause drowsiness and impairs your ability to drive. If you are caught driving while under the influence of Benadryl, you can be arrested and charged with a DUI.

It is possible to fail a breathalyzer test 24 hours after drinking. Alcohol can stay in your system for up to 24 hours, and you can still be impaired the day after you drink.