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CIA’s judgement is Xi has ‘doubts’ about success of possible Taiwan invasion

Chinese leader Xi Jinping has instructed his military to be prepared to invade Taiwan in 2027, but the CIA’s belief is that he has “doubts” about whether this is an attainable goal. The United States has to take Xi’s ambitions about reunification with Taiwan, the self-governing island of roughly 23 million people, “very seriously,” CIA Director William Burns warned during a Sunday …

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs law to put Disney district under state control

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed a bill that gives him control of Walt Disney World‘s self-governing district, punishing the company over its opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law. The bill requires DeSantis, a Republican, to appoint a five-member board to oversee the government services that the Disney district provides in its sprawling …

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How Much It Cost to Hire a Defense Lawyer for a Felony

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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE A LAWYER FOR A FELONY? Most people will never need a lawyer — and that’s a good thing. But if you’ve been accused of a crime you’ll need someone in your corner to help fight for your rights. That’s where a good criminal defense attorney comes into play. …

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How Long Does It Take to Get a Court Date for a Felony?

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Being charged with a felony is extremely stressful, especially if you don’t know what to expect. What happens after you’re charged with a crime, and how long does it take to get a court date for a felony? Let me explain. WHAT IS A FELONY? Put simply, a felony is a type of criminal offense. …

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How Having a Criminal Record Can Affect Your Finances

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Almost every adult in the United States could theoretically be charged with committing a federal crime, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal. Because the average American isn’t well-versed in state and federal law, people sometimes don’t even realize when they’ve potentially committed a felony. However, being convicted of a crime can have many …

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Sexual Assault: Punishment and Penalties

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In CT, sexual assault includes various sexual offenses ranging from harassment to rape. It can be charged as a first, second, third, or fourth degree crime, and the penalties can be extremely serious. If you’re facing a sexual assault charge in CT, I can help you defend the charges – but in the meantime, here’s a look at the punishment for …

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What is First Degree Sexual Assault?

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Are you facing a 1st degree sexual assault charge? Chances are, you’re feeling stressed and worried about what happens next. Remember, you’re presumed innocent unless proven guilty, and I’m ready and waiting to help defend your case. But in the meantime, here’s a first degree sexual assault definition and a look at how to defend the charges. …

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So You Think You Want a Fake ID?

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TV and movies have long made a joke of minors using fake IDs to purchase alcohol and cigarettes or gain access to “adults only” establishments like casinos and bars. A story in the Hartford Courant covered the widespread use of fake identification by college students in Connecticut, where local counterfeit operations and foreign companies online sell fake …

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Accelerated Rehab and Diversion Programs in Connecticut

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In Connecticut, “accelerated rehabilitation” is a diversion program that allows people charged with less serious crimes to avoid convictions by completing specific court requirements such as completion of rehabilitation programs. A person needs to apply for the Accelerated Pretrial Rehabilitation Program (AR). A prosecutor may even recommend it, but acceptance is not automatic. You need …

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Connecticut Persistent Offender Laws

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Also known as “three strikes law,” Connecticut has enhanced punishments for people convicted of three of the same or similar offenses. In most states that recognize this doctrine which goes back to the 1990’s, the meaning has more to do with repeating serious violent felonies and required lengthy sentences that go along with those felonies. In Connecticut, …

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CIA’s judgement is Xi has ‘doubts’ about success of possible Taiwan invasion

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs law to put Disney district under state control

How Much It Cost to Hire a Defense Lawyer for a Felony

How Long Does It Take to Get a Court Date for a Felony?

How Having a Criminal Record Can Affect Your Finances

Sexual Assault: Punishment and Penalties

What is First Degree Sexual Assault?

So You Think You Want a Fake ID?

Accelerated Rehab and Diversion Programs in Connecticut

Connecticut Persistent Offender Laws

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