Connecticut Criminal Defense Law Podcast

S7:E1 Introduction to Juvenile Criminal Defense with Attorney Jill Ruane

In Season 7 of the podcast we will be featuring Attorney Jill Ruane, who handles juvenile criminal defense in Connecticut. In this first episode, she explains the basics of the juvenile justice system in Connecticut and the three types of cases it handles. In addition, she discusses how the juvenile court differs from adult court.
Connecticut juvenile cases fall into three categories: delinquency, Family with Service Needs ( FWSN), and child protection cases. Delinquency cases are when the minor child is arrested and charged with allegedly committing a crime. A Family with Service Needs or FWSN is a status offense case, which typically occurs when a juvenile is accused of running away, being truant or beyond the parent’s control. Child Protection matters involve situations where the Department of Children & Families (DCF) files court documents alleging abuse, neglect, or imminent harm of a minor child.
Learn more from Jill on this podcast, and follow her on Facebook for more Connecticut juvenile law information.

S6:E10 Defenses and Immunities

In the final episode of the season, civil rights lawyer Dan Lage discusses how governmental agencies will fight to deny you your civil rights, and how the system could be stacked against you, unless you have a dedicated civil rights lawyer on your side. The multiple defenses and immunities the government can raise in a civil rights cases can quickly frustrate a lawyer not used to fighting these battles, so it is important to find the right Connecticut civil rights lawyer to fight for you.
There are a lot of elements that your lawyer should think about in order to properly defend you against discrimination issues or any other type of civil rights issue that you face. Some common defenses include the failure to state a claim defense, the statute of limitations defense, lack of knowledge defense, and many more.
You can also learn about immunity in these kinds of situations here. To connect with Dan, follow him on Facebook.

S6:E9 Supervisory and Municipal Liability under Section 1983

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!

S6:E8 Title IX Claims - Equal Opportunity in Education

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:E6 Police Misconduct and Civil Rights Lawsuits

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.

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.

S6:E5 Police Misconduct and Civil Rights Lawsuits

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.
For more information, visit our website. You can also keep in touch with Dan by following him on Facebook.

S6:E3 - Who Can You Sue?

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.
For more information, check out the Ruane Attorneys website. You can also find Dan on Facebook and stay up-to-date on Connecticut law through his page.

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.

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.