Legal Articles, Criminal

How to Appeal a Criminal Conviction in Connecticut Court

Blog post on the steps to take in Connecticut to appeal a criminal conviction.

State Appeals Connecticut Court Decision to Set Aside Felony Conviction

Blog post on the outcome of an appeal in Connecticut.

Man Appeals Assault Conviction on Basis of 'Impossible' DNA Evidence

Blog post on case in Connecticut where a man has appealed his conviction because of a lack of DNA evidence.

Appeal v. Writ Petition: Understanding Your Post-Conviction Options

Blog post on the difference between an appeal and a writ as well as options for someone who has been convicted of a crime.

Second Circuit Lacks Jurisdiction to Erase Criminal Records

Article on Second Circuit's lack of ability to erase a person's criminal record after they have completed rehabilitation.

Connecticut Supreme Court Limits In-Court Witness Identification of Suspects

Blog post on Connecticut Supreme Court limiting ability of witnesses to identify suspects in court.

Cheshire Home-Invasion Killer Re-sentenced to Life in Prison

Article on the re-sentencing of the Cheshire home invasion killer.

Kennedy Jr. Makes New Accusations in Greenwich Moxley Murder

Blog post on new book by Robert Kennedy Jr regarding the murder of Martha Moxley in Greenwich in 1975.

Insurance Fraud and Connecticut State Law: What You Need to Know

Blog post on the laws regarding insurance fraud.

Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty in Car Insurance Fraud Conspiracy

Article on man who pleaded guilty to car insurance fraud after it was discovered he staged car crashes.

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