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Although criminal defendants are guaranteed a speedy trial, you must affirmatively assert that right in Connecticut.

I recently had a client accepted into both Accelerated Rehabilitation (AR) and Alcohol Education (AEP) programs for a drunk-driving collision and subsequent arrest.

DACA--the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals--is one of many exercises in prosecutorial discretion.

The presidential pardon power explained.

Connecticut's DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) applies points for several motor vehicle offense convictions. Too many points could lead to a suspension. Convictions could also trigger operator retraining requirements.

I moved my office from Hamden to West Haven. We are now located at 203 Campbell Ave. in West Haven. I still practice criminal defense, civil litigation and juvenile law in New Haven County, appearing in courts in Milford, Derby, New Haven, Meriden, Waterbury and also Middletown and Bridgeport.

The Supreme Court is taking up a case next term to determine whether the federal prohibition on sports betting is constitutional.

The Supreme Court agreed to hear the travel ban case and allowed parts of it to go into effect until it does. It did not decide the case.

Attorney DeMatteo won Not Guilty verdicts for his client charged with felonies in Meriden. They pushed the case to trial and won.

What reckless driving is and what someone who is arrested can do about it.