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You can also learn about immunity in these kinds of situations here. To connect with Dan, follow him on Facebook. In this episode of Season Six, civil rights lawyer Dan Lage answers an important question - when a government employee violates your rights, who pays? Here, dan discusses civil rights violations. He also explores how cities and municipalities can be financially responsible for their employee's actions when done under the color of law.
Your natural inclination in a Connecticut police officer causes an accident or harm that they or their employer the municipality will be responsible for the damages. However, this is not always the case. There are four basic methods for establishing municipality liability that a good Connecticut civil rights lawyer should explore. Dan discusses these methods in detail in this episode. For more information, visit the Ruane Attorneys website and make sure to follow Dan on Facebook!
For Episode Eight of this civil rights season, Dan Lage, civil rights lawyer, discusses equal opportunity in Connecticut education, and how there remains an ongoing battle to obtain equal footing for women and other students. Connecticut schools as well as schools throughout the country need to comply with Title IX, which ensures that people cannot be excluded from any education programs or activity that gets funding from the Federal government based on their sex.
Historically, Title IX has applied to athletics, but it also applies to anything else that fits the description mentioned above. If you think that you or a loved one has not received equal opportunity in Connecticut education, this episode is for you! For more information, visit the Ruane Attorneys website and make sure to follow Dan on social media! S6:E7 Employment Discrimination. In this episode of Season Six, Dan discusses employment discrimination in Connecticut. Here, Dan explains how if you are a person of color, a member of the LGBTQ community, an immigrant, a person of a certain faith, an older person, or a differently-abled person, your work environment could become too toxic for continued employment.
Our laws here in Connecticut were designed to protect you from these workplace discrimination issues. Whether you face harassment, wrongful termination, rejection of your application, or some other issue, a Connecticut civil rights lawyer can help. For more information, check out our website and follow Dan on Facebook. In part two of a two-part mini series, Partner Dan Lage tackles the hot topic of police misconduct, including illegal searches under the Fourth Amendment and Excessive Force by law enforcement.
Searches and seizures that do not conform to the standards set by the Fourth Amendment could mean that your civil rights have been violated and you can take action. Remember that if you consent to a search, this is not the case. Throughout this episode, Attorney Lage discusses the situations in which searches are legal and in what cases searches violate a person's constitutional rights. Don't miss this very important episode.
The information outlined here can help you protect yourself from police misconduct. For more information, visit the Ruane Attorneys website and follow Dan on Facebook. In this episode, Part 1 of a two-part mini series, Dan tackles the hot topic of police misconduct. In this episode, you can learn more about Connecticut police issues, including negligence, false arrest, excessive force, and malicious prosecution. These can be used as potential claims that a Connecticut civil rights lawsuit can allege against the police.
With a Connecticut civil rights lawyer on your side, you will be able to determine police misconduct and fight for your rights. You can also keep in touch with Dan by following him on Facebook. S6:E4 Meeting with Your Lawyer. Meeting with your Connecticut civil rights lawyer is an important part of your civil rights case. In this important episode, Partner Dan Lage, head of the Civil Rights Division at Connecticut's Ruane Attorneys, covers how to prepare to meet with a civil rights lawyer to talk about a possible civil rights case.
Dan outlines a few important steps, including: Writing down your thoughts Assembling the evidence Talking to witnesses Contacting a lawyer quickly Remaining calm The right Connecticut civil rights lawyer can determine if your constitutional rights have been violated, and the best course of action to take. You can learn more on our website.
You can also stay in touch with Dan by following him on Facebook. In this episode, Attorney Dan Lage, Partner at Ruane Attorneys, discusses what individuals and entities may be the target of your Connecticut civil rights lawsuit. If you have your rights violated and are trying to decide who might be responsible, this is the episode for you.
In this episode, Dan talks about when to sue individual Connecticut police officers, a town's police department, the town itself, or even the state. These all might be options depending on your situation.
You can also find Dan on Facebook and stay up-to-date on Connecticut law through his page. S6:E2 - Who Can Sue? In this episode of Season Six, Ruane Attorneys Partner Dan Lage discusses some examples of the types of cases that can give rise to a cause of action. In other words, he explains what someone can sue for in a Connecticut civil rights case. There are many ways in which your constitutional rights can be violated by the Connecticut police, by an employer, a school, an institution, and more.
Attorney Lage gives a few examples of common civil rights issues in Connecticut and what to do about them. For more information, reach out to us. This season of the Ruane Attorneys podcast will center around civil rights issues in America. In this episode, we welcome our guest host for this season's discussion, Connecticut civil rights Attorney Dan Lage.
Throughout this season, Attorney Lage will cover some historical background to civil rights law and explain what a civil rights lawsuit might like like once it's filed. He will walk you through common issues, examples, and potential outcomes for your civil rights case. You can find more information on the Ruane Attorneys website. You can also keep in touch with Dan by following his Facebook page.
S5:E10 Violations of Probation in Connecticut. In the last episode of the season, Connecticut criminal defense attorney Jim Ruane talks about the challenges with being on probation and being violated, and how the stakes are much higher if you are facing violation of probation VOP issues in Connecticut.
When a person is placed on probation in Connecticut, this usually comes with certain terms for release. These terms might include not possessing firearms, keeping a job, checking in with a Connecticut probation officer at designated times, refraining from using drugs and alcohol, etc. If a person is found in violation of their release conditions, they are in violation of their probation.
If violation of probation is proven, you could be sent back to jail. You can learn more about violation of probation by checking out our website. One of the hardest things to do when faced with a criminal charge is decided to resolve your case with a plea or go to trial. Connecticut criminal defense attorney Jim Ruane explains the complex factors that can go into a decision in this episode of the podcast.
By understanding both options, and the sentencing consequences, you can make an informed decision. Connecticut guilty pleas in criminal cases can take three forms - straight guilty pleas, Alford pleas, and no contest pleas. Jim describes the pleas in more detail. This information can help you make a decision if you are thinking of making a guilty plea. Alternatively, you may choose to plead not guilty in your case.
Jim also explains the pros and cons of this decision here. Visit our website to learn more. In this very special episode, Connecticut criminal defense attorney Jim Ruane discusses common Connecticut drug crimes. He outlines the crimes of drug possession and sales, as well as the defenses that you and your attorney can make to whatever charges you face. Jim also discusses some options if you are charged with either offense.
In this episode, you can learn more about: Classifications of drugs called Schedules in Connecticut Physical drug possession Constructive possession Legalization and decriminalization of certain drugs Drug sale definition For more information on Connecticut drug crimes, check out the Ruane Attorneys website.
In Episode Seven of this season, Connecticut criminal trial specialist Jim Ruane talks about firearms charges in Connecticut.
He discusses how the politics of firearms impacts case results. Did you know that Connecticut has some of the most complex and stringent firearm laws in the country? It is also very difficult for someone who has been convicted of a crime to legally own a firearm. Finally, Connecticut doesn't recognize out-of-state carry permits or licenses, so do not expect your out-of-state license to be sufficient in Connecticut. Gun ownership and crimes committed using guns are taken very seriously.
You can learn more about license requirements as well as who can and cannot possess firearms on this episode. In this episode, Jim discusses the laws around assault charges in Connecticut and what you can be facing if you wind up charged with assault at any degree. Connecticut assault crimes include assault in the first degree, assault in the second degree, and assault in the third degree.
Other assault type behaviors in Connecticut are disorderly conduct, threatening, and breach of peace. In this episode, Jim provides more information about these assault charges as well as defense to them. In the 5th episode of the season, Ruane Attorneys senior trial lawyer Jim Ruane talks about larceny, theft, shoplifting and the penalties for the different value levels you could be facing. In Connecticut, there are many forms of larceny.
Outlined in this episode are a few common ones, as well as some frequently asked questions that he receives at Ruane Attorneys. You can also learn about Connecticut penalties for different larceny related crimes in this episode. Whether you face a larceny charge at the Danbury, Stamford, or Torrington Courthouse, or anywhere in between, this episode can give you the information that you need.
For more information on larceny, theft, and similar Connecticut crimes, visit our website. In this episode of Season Five, Attorney Jim Ruane talks about motion practice in Connecticut, and how it fails criminal defendants and defense lawyers and makes the system unfair and biased.
In Connecticut criminal cases, there are two main types of motions that are made - the Motion to Dismiss and the Motion to Suppress. Jim talks more about these motions and what they mean for someone charged with a Connecticut crime in this episode. This episode also outlines information on different types of stops and seizures, such as searches related to arrests, searches in a car, inventory searches, and more.
To learn more, check out the Ruane Attorneys website. One of the most common questions that Connecticut criminal defense lawyers get is about the need for police to read you your rights. In this very special episode, Attorney Jim Ruane breaks down the Miranda rights and when they are required Despite what you have seen on TV, Miranda rights and Miranda warnings are not essential in many criminal situations.
In this episode, Jim explains general intent crimes and specific intent crimes, as well as what they mean to the police and Connecticut law. These types of crimes are also related to Miranda warnings, as well as if or when they should be used.
You can visit the Ruane Attorneys website to learn more! In this episode, Connecticut criminal defense lawyer Jim Ruane talks about the bail and arraignment process in Connecticut. After a person is arrested in Connecticut, whether this happens in Greenwich or Fairfield or New London, bail will be set for that person's release from jail.
The person must pay a fee in order to be released from jail while their case is pending. You can pay a bail fee, also called a bail bond, outright, or you can pay a bail bondsman a smaller fee to cover the bond for you.
It is important to make sure that you attend all of your court dates once you are out on bail. If you do not, you will be charged with "Failure to Appear in Court" and this will only worsen your situation. Learn more about bail, arraignment, and bonds in this episode.
This season of the Ruane Attorneys podcast will focus on the Connecticut criminal justice system. We start out with some basic information. In this episode, Certified Criminal Trial Specialist and founding partner of Ruane Attorneys, Attorney Jim Ruane talks about the levels of proof involved in criminal cases and gives you a framework for understanding the criminal process.
Jim explains reasonable and articulable suspicion, probable cause, reasonable doubt, proof beyond a reasonable doubt, and more, to help you understand this system and what you are up against if you are charged with a crime in Connecticut.
If you are eligible for the program, you can take alcohol education classes in Connecticut, and the court will dismiss the DUI against you. There are pros and cons to using the Alcohol Education Program, and it is best to consult a Connecticut DUI lawyer before deciding to or not to use the program. To keep in touch with Teresa, follow her on Facebook. In this very special episode, Teresa discusses a common alternative to a DUI trial or plea, the Connecticut Alcohol Education Program, and how it can help you with your situation.
The program seeks to rehabilitate those who have displayed drug or alcohol issues by requiring them to take alcohol education classes. If the program is successfully completed, the court system will dismiss the DUI charges and the defendant won't have to worry about conviction or having a DUI on their record. You can learn more about the Alcohol Education Program in this episode. For further information, check out our website. In this episode, Connecticut DUI lawyer Teresa DiNardi talks about how having a commercial driver's license CDL in Connecticut, even if you are not driving a commercial vehicle at the time of your stop, can dramatically make things tougher for you.
If you are a truck driver, a bus driver, or rely on your CDL in some way for your livelihood, a Connecticut DUI can cause serious problems. This is because your CDL could be taken away from you.
Not only will you be unable to drive, you will also be unable to work. This is the case whether you are on duty when stopped for a DUI or not.
You can also follow Teresa on Facebook to learn more about Connecticut law. Facing a Connecticut DUI can be an overwhelming experience. In this episode, you can learn more about potential penalties, which are based on how many if any previous DUIs you have.
Common penalties include fines, jail time, probation, participation in the AEP, and more. After a driver's license suspension, the IID is required for a period of time, depending on your situation. Failure to drive a vehicle with an IID can result in additional penalties and license suspensions. We have more information about the IID on our website.
More specifically, she talks about how you can get a work permit if you license is suspended and how to navigate the ignition interlock program with the DMV. Oftentimes after receiving a Connecticut DUI, your driver's license will be suspended. You may receive a suspension from the court, the Department of Motor Vehicles, or both.
If your license is suspended, you are not allowed to drive a vehicle under any circumstances UNLESS you apply for and are granted a work or education permit. These permits allow you to drive to and from work or school ONLY so that you can keep working or continue your education.
Teresa explains these permits in greater detail in this episode. Attorney Teresa DiNardi explains how you wind up with two different cases when arrested for a Connecticut DUI and what that means for you and your license.
The court process will determine if you were driving under the influence and will result in criminal penalties such as fines, a license suspension, jail time, a criminal conviction, and more. The DMV process will determine if the DMV should suspend your license as a result of the acts that you are accused of.
These cases are independent of one another, but it is a good idea to find a Connecticut DUI lawyer who can fight for you in both. To learn more, visit our website and follow Teresa on Facebook. If you are pulled over for a Connecticut DUI, chances are that the police officer will ask you to take standardized field sobriety tests.
These tests are the walk-and-turn test, the one leg stand test, and the horizontal gaze nystagmus test. These tests supposedly determine whether or not a person is intoxicated, but they are flawed.
Teresa explains more here. To learn more about the standardized field sobriety tests, check out our website. In this season, you can expect episodes that explain the standardized field sobriety tests, ignition interlock device, common DUI penalties, how to protect yourself, and much more.
Make sure to tune into this season for more Connecticut DUI information. You can also check out our website to learn more!
In this episode of Season Three, Attorney Brittany Paz of Ruane Attorneys talks about possession of child pornography in the third degree and how the cases are handled in Connecticut. Possession of child pornography in the third degree is the least serious of the Connecticut child pornography charges.
This crime refers to less than twenty images or frames of child pornography as defined in the Connecticut General Statutes.
However, the penalties are still serious. Penalties include jail time and fines. Learn more about possession of child pornography on the Ruane Attorneys website. You can also follow Brittany on Facebook for more Connecticut law information. In our last episode, Connecticut sex defense attorney Brittany Paz discussed the crime of possession of child pornography in the first degree. In this episode, she outlines possession of child pornography in the second degree.
While child pornography in the second degree is less serious than child pornography in the first degree, it still deserves serious attention and the help of a Connecticut sex defense lawyer. A person can be charged with this crime if they are accused of possessing depictions of child pornography.
Brittany outlines potential defenses to and penalties of this crime on this episode. Stay up-to-date with Brittany by following her on Instagram! In this episode, Attorney Brittany Paz goes over the very serious charges of possession of child pornography in the first degree. She discusses how the state of Connecticut will prosecute someone with these charges, along with the maximum and minimum penalties.
Note: All information is for educational purposes only. For specific medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment, consult your doctor. All rights reserved. Why Does School Violence Happen? What Can I Do? Someone on the verge of violence may display warning signs. These can include: playing with weapons of any kind bragging about acts of violence he or she would like to commit showing an obsession with violent movies or playing violent games bullying or threatening other people cruelty to pets or other animals If you start feeling unsafe at school, talk to a trusted adult.
Gavin, MD. The social media site TikTok is at the center of rumors and hoax threats against schools that have been circulating for several days nationwide, according to police agencies across Connecticut.
The social media site TikTok is at the center of rumors about threats targeting schools nationwide on Friday, prompting concerns in Connecticut where there has been a series of school incidents in recent weeks. Connecticut State Police said Thursday that members of the Department of Emergency Services are monitoring a series of social media rumors alluding to possible threats directed at schools on Friday. Some Connecticut school officials said Thursday they were alerted to the rumors by members of their community, including concerned students.
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