- 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 Norm Pattis • Criminal Defense LawyersWhite Collar Crime Attorneys • Murder DefenseWhen 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 OverviewOur criminal-justice system can be overwhelming and frightening. The United States' incarceration rate 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. A skilled attorney can fight for your legal and constitutional rights. Remember that if you cannot afford to hire a lawyer, the government may have to provide one for you. Criminal LiabilityHistorically in our criminal-justice system, two things must have been present for criminal liability to attach to an action. First, a person must have the intent to take the criminal action. Traditionally this culpable state of mind was called mens rea, Latin for guilty mind. The second requirement for criminal liability is actus reus, Latin for guilty act. The prohibited physical event must take place in combination with the requisite criminal intention for the actual commission of a crime to take place. Constitutional Protections of the Criminal DefendantWhen our country was founded, its supreme law was recorded in a document called a constitution. A national constitution establishes the country's basic philosophy and structure and can be looked at as the blueprint from which the laws will flow. The United States Constitution and its subsequent amendments define the scope of governmental power and reserve certain individual rights to the people. Classifications of CrimesBecause 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. If you face questioning or arrest or are accused of a crime, you should consult an experienced attorney as early in the process as possible for help protecting your legal and constitutional rights. A criminal-defense lawyer can explain the particular crime involved and its possible ramifications. The Death PenaltyWorldwide, capital punishment is becoming less popular and is seen increasingly as a human-rights violation. The majority of executions take place in Iran, China and the United States. In the US, 37 states and the federal government allow execution as a criminal penalty under certain circumstances. The states with the highest numbers of executions are Texas, Florida, Virginia, Missouri and Oklahoma. Experienced legal counsel is of the utmost importance for anyone accused of a capital crime. Criminal-Defense Resource Links
Equal Justice, USA
ACLU: Prisoners' Rights
Justice Denied
The Sentencing Project
Prison Policy Initiative
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