You may have heard the term ‘Double Jeopardy” either in the news or while watching your favorite crime show. But do you know what the term means? The Fifth Amendment of the Bill of Rights states, “No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or …
Business Interruption Insurance and the COVID-19 Pandemic
What is Business Interruption Insurance? Business interruption coverage is additional coverage under your commercial property insurance that is generally designed to cover losses that result from direct physical loss or damage to your property after a disaster. Do I have Business Interruption Insurance? Maybe. You should contact your agent and ask for an explanation of …
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What is bodily injury with regard to a car accident
Bodily injury in its simplest terms means physical injuries to parts of your body. However, the term is not limited to only physical injuries but also includes emotional and psychological injuries but in order to be able to successfully claim such emotional or psychological injuries, you must have suffered some kind of physical injury. Psychological …
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CT Jury Duty is Suspended
There is still a chance that when you check your mail you may see a summons for jury duty. Now, due to the Coronavirus, it is legal to ignore this summons. The Connecticut Judicial Branch posted a message this week explaining what to do with jury duty summons. “Notwithstanding the fact that our jury system …
Coronavirus and the Courts
The novel coronavirus pandemic is disrupting many aspects of everyday life — and the judicial system is no exception. “COVID-19 continues to challenge the operations of the Connecticut Judicial Branch as we seek to protect the safety and health of the public and our employees and judges. At the same time, we must meet our …
How Does a Connecticut DUI / DWI Affect my New York Drivers License?
If you are a New York resident and are arrested and convicted in Connecticut for a DUI/DWI, you will face criminal penalties and administrative sanctions in Connecticut. You might think once you leave Connecticut and get back in New York, you will be able to drive without any penalties, but this is not the case. …
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Should I Fight My Administrative DWI Suspension?
When you are arrested for a DWI in Connecticut, you have to contend with two distinct and separate proceedings: The State will prosecute you in criminal court, and the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will conduct an administrative proceeding which may result in the loss of your license*. While it’s clear you want representation in …
CT DUI/DWI And the Holiday Season
With the holiday season upon us, many of us will be attending holiday celebrations. More often than not, these celebrations include alcohol. This is also the season when your local and state law enforcement step up DUI/DWI enforcement. Driving under the influence will most certainly ruin your holiday season with the prospect of facing jail …