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More Than 100 Cases Tried To Verdict
  • State v. Willoughby, When veteran New Haven homicide detective Clarence Willoughby was accused of stealing money..
  • Raymond v. Massameno, When one of the state's top prosecutors was accused of using undue influence on a witness in a domestic violence case..
  • State v. Pitera., A young mother's car collided head-on with an oncoming vehicle, killing two..
  • State v. Cimini., A real estate broker and a dentist partnered up to make their fortune in real estate.
  • State v. Sawyer, in which the state Supreme Court reversed the conviction of a man serving a twelve year sentence for sexual assault. The Supreme Court reversed not just the trial court, but also the Appellate Court, which had upheld the improper conviction.
  • Kevin King v. Mark Verdone, et al., in which he obtained a judgment of more than $2 million for a prisoner beaten during an escape attempt.
  • Peterson, et al. v. City of Hartford, in which nine white and Hispanic firefighters won a $3.1 million reverse discrimination verdict against the city's fire department.
  • Broadnax v. New Haven, in which he won a $1.5 million verdict on behalf of the city's highest ranking black female firefighter.

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Law Offices of Norman Pattis
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Sexual Offenses

Sex offenses include a myriad of criminal sexual behaviors, ranging from prostitution to rape. If you or someone you know has been charged with committing a sex offense, it is critical to obtain the legal representation of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Find out more...

Law Offices of Norm Pattis • Criminal Defense Lawyers

White Collar Crime Attorneys • Murder Defense

When you have been charged with a crime, you need a criminal defense attorney who can represent you effectively before a judge and jury. At the Law Offices of Norm Pattis, criminal defense lawyer Norm Pattis has tried more than 100 cases to verdict. If you have been charged with murder or another violent offense, charged with a white collar crime, or charged with a sex offense, contact the Law Offices of Norm Pattis.

If you need an effective legal advocate in a high-stakes case, send an e-mail or call. The Law Offices of Norm Pattis will respond. Criminal case fees are flexible. Civil case fees are on contingency. The Law Offices of Norm Pattis represent clients throughout Connecticut including the cities of Bethany, Bridgeport, New Haven, Waterbury, and Hartford.

Criminal Defense - An Overview

Our criminal justice system can be overwhelming and frightening. The incarceration rate in the United States is much higher than that of other industrialized countries. Prison sentences are getting longer and more frequent. If you face the possibility of being accused of a crime, contact an experienced criminal defense lawyer as early in the process as possible, preferably even before questioning or investigation by the police. A skilled attorney can fight for your legal and constitutional rights.

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Constitutional Protections for the Criminal Defendant

The United States Constitution and its subsequent amendments define the scope of governmental power and reserve certain individual rights to the people. The first 10 amendments, also called the Bill of Rights, contain basic, fundamental rights of individuals on which the government may not impinge. Many of these constitutional rights provide protection to criminal defendants in the criminal justice system. The Fourteenth Amendment extends substantive due process rights beyond just the federal system to criminal defendants in state courts where the vast majority of criminal trials occur.

The basic constitutional rights of the criminal defendant permeate every aspect of the criminal justice process. If you have been accused of a crime, whether federal, state or local, a seasoned criminal defense attorney can explain these rights to you and help you to fight for them at every step of the way.

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Classifications of Crimes

Because the negative behavior regulated by the criminal laws varies from relatively minor to devastatingly violent, crimes are classified into levels or degrees. The classification of a crime reflects its seriousness. The actual classification of a particular offense varies depending on the jurisdiction. If you are questioned about a crime or are accused of or arrested for a crime, you should consult an experienced attorney as early in the process as possible. A criminal defense lawyer can explain the particular crime involved and its possible ramifications.

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The Right to Counsel

The Sixth Amendment of the US Constitution guarantees the right to an attorney to anyone facing federal criminal charges. The 14th Amendment and some state constitutions also afford this right to anyone facing state felony charges. Those who are indigent and cannot afford an attorney have the right to have one appointed to them for free. Most people, however, do not understand what the right to an attorney means, when this right attaches or who qualifies for a court-appointed lawyer.

If you are accused of a serious crime, it is essential that you retain the services of an experienced criminal defense lawyer to fight for your legal and constitutional rights throughout the criminal justice process.

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Located in Bethany, Connecticut, the criminal defense lawyers at the Law Offices of Norman Pattis provide experienced criminal defense for clients throughout Connecticut, including the communities in and around Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Bridgeport, Greenwich, New London, Danbury, Bristol, Hamden, Meriden, Waterbury, Hartford, New Britain, New Haven County, Fairfield County, Middlesex County, Hartford County, Litchfield County, and New London County charged with a criminal offense.


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