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Costello, Brennan, DeVidas, Sasso and Sinclair, P.C.

Costello, Brennan, DeVidas, Sasso and Sinclair, P.C. offers legal representation for individuals and families in Fairfield County CT. As the Number 1 law firm to protect your rights, our lawyers handle cases for Matrimonial (Divorce & Family), Criminal Law, Probate and Juvenile Law, Personal Injury, Workers Compensation and Real Estate Transactions.

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Arrested or Accused of a Crime in Fairfield? Do You Need a Criminal Defense Attorney in Fairfield?

At The Law Office of Yuri Hill, our Fairfield criminal defense lawyer is a passionate, reliable advocate for clients. With experience handling a wide range of felony and misdemeanor criminal cases, our legal team of Criminal Defense Attorney in Fairfield will put in the time and resources to protect your rights. If you or your family member was arrested in Fairfield, our Fairfield criminal defense attorneys are more than ready to help. For a confidential consultation with a criminal defense attorney in Fairfield, please call our Fairfield law office or send us a message online.

An Overview of Criminal Defense Cases We Handle in Fairfield

Our founding attorney Yuri Hill has been fighting for the rights of people accused of and charged with criminal offenses since he was first admitted to the California State Bar Association. Our Fairfield criminal defense firm is laser-focused on helping our clients secure their freedom and their future. Along with other criminal defense cases, our criminal defense attorney in Fairfield is adept in handling:

DUI Charges: Under California law, the legal limit for drivers (21+) is 0.08. If you are caught operating a motor vehicle with a BAC above the legal limit, you can be arrested for a DUI. Even a first-time drunk driving or drugged driving offense can result in the suspension of your license, large fines, the mandatory installation of an interlock ignition device, and probation. California has graduated DUI penalties. Subsequent DUIs or DUIs with an ‘aggravating factor’ can result in jail time. At The Law Office of Yuri Hill, our DUI criminal defense attorney in Fairfield is an aggressive, reliable advocate for clients. We will protect your rights.

Drug Charges: Even as California slowly reforms its drug laws, a state or federal drug charge still carries very serious criminal penalties. If you were arrested for drug possession, drug trafficking, or drug manufacturing, our criminal defense attorney in Fairfield, is here to help you explore every available option. Contact our drug criminal defense attorney in Fairfield today for immediate help with your case.

Gun & Weapon Charges: Were you charged with a gun crime in Central California? If so, it is imperative that you hire a strong legal advocate. A conviction on a gun charge can carry stiff criminal penalties. Contact our criminal defense attorney in Fairfield to get immediate assistance with your case. Our criminal defense attorney in Fairfield will review your charges and develop a strategy to protect your rights.

Domestic Violence Charges: A domestic violence charge is a serious criminal offense. If you are a parent, a conviction on domestic assault could undermine your child custody or child visitation rights. Do not plead guilty without consulting with a lawyer. Call our criminal defense attorney in Fairfield for a strictly confidential consultation.

Traffic Violations: If you were cited for a traffic violation, our Fairfield defense firm is here to protect your rights and save your license. Whether you were pulled over for reckless driving, driving with a suspended license, or any other type of traffic violation, we are here to help. Call our criminal defense attorney in Fairfield today for a strictly private, no-obligation review of your case.

What are the Criminal Penalties in California?

In California, the penalties for a criminal conviction vary widely based on the underlying nature of the offense. The least serious type of offense, an infraction, carries a maximum punishment of a fine and no jail time. Misdemeanor offenses, such as a drunk driving charge or a shoplifting offense, can carry up to a year and a $1,000 fine. Felonies carry a penalty of more than a year in prison. A criminal defense attorney in Fairfield can review the specific charges filed against you and take action to protect you from the most severe penalties.

Three Steps to Take If You are Arrested in Fairfield, CA

There are few things more stressful or intimidating than being arrested and charged with a crime. Unfortunately, too many people make mistakes in the immediate aftermath of their arrest that undermine their own case. There are steps that you can take to protect rights. Here are three things that you should do if you were arrested in California:

1.Do Not Use Force or Resist: Not all arrests are fair or legitimate—but the time to fight it is in court with an experienced attorney by your side. Do not use force or resist an arrest. If you do so, it could lead to additional (potentially serious) criminal charges. Comply with the officer and prepare yourself for court.

2.Invoke Your Right to Remain Silent: Under the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution, you have the right to remain silent. You are not required to answer a police officer’s questions or assist with your investigation. Invoke your rights. What you say can and will be taken out of context and used against you. The police are not looking out for your best interests. 3.Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer: We have an adversarial criminal justice system. Law enforcement officers and prosecutors are focused on obtaining convictions. You cannot trust them to give you guidance—even if you are innocent. Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney in Fairfield as soon as possible after an arrest. Criminal Defense: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (H4) Call Our Fairfield Criminal Defense Attorney for a Confidential Consultation

At The Law Office of Yuri Hill, our Fairfield criminal defense lawyer has the skills and expertise that you can rely on. If you or your loved one was arrested and charged with a criminal offense, we are here to help. Call us now for confidential legal guidance and support. Our criminal defense law firm provides criminal defense services in California and throughout the surrounding region, including in Solano County, Yolo County, San Joaquin County, Amador County, El Dorado County, Placer County, and Sutter County.  

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Fotis Dulos charged with the murder of his estranged wife Jennifer Farber Dulos

By DAVE ALTIMARI, ELIZA FAWCETT  and NICHOLAS RONDINONE | Published Jan 07, 2020 11:29 AM ET |Hartford Courant | Posted Jan. 07, 2020

Police on Tuesday took Fotis Dulos into custody and charged him with the murder of his estranged wife Jennifer Farber Dulos despite being unable to find her body since she went missing in May.

Dulos is being held on a $6 million bond, his attorney, Norm Pattis, said. Dulos was charged with capital felony murder, murder and kidnapping.

“I haven’t seen the warrant yet but it is my understanding that Mr. Dulos was just arrested and was charged with the crime of murder as to his wife, Jennifer Dulos. It is my understanding ... that arrests are simultaneously taking place and that two other individuals are being arrested," Pattis said.

The arrest Tuesday capped months of searches by police for Farber Dulos who was last seen dropping off her children at a school in New Canaan on May 24. Authorities have searched woods, ponds, trash plants and houses from New Canaan to Farmington but have been unable to find any trace of the 51-year-old Farber Dulos other than a blood-stained shirt – found in a Hartford trash can - they believe she was wearing the last time she was seen alive.

Police are also expected to arrest Dulos’ former girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, and Kent Mawhinney, his attorney in a civil case, in connection with Farber Dulos’ death, sources said.

State police brought Troconis to Troop G in Bridgeport early Tuesday afternoon and charged her with conspiracy to commit murder. She is being held on a $2 million bond.

Carrie Luft, a friend of Farber Dulos and a spokesperson for the Farber Dulos family, issued a statement Tuesday afternoon.

“Above all we thank the Connecticut State Police and the New Canaan Police Department, as well as the assisting local departments, for their tireless commitment and diligent, painstaking work that have led to these arrests,” the statement said. "Although we are relieved that the wait for these charges is over, for us there is no sense of closure. Nothing can bring Jennifer back. We miss her every day and will forever mourn her loss. We believe the arrest warrants will speak for themselves, and we ask that you please respect our privacy during this time. Thank you.”

Pattis said he pulled up to Dulos’ house at Jefferson Crossing in Farmington at 11 a.m. Tuesday, 10 minutes before a convoy of five unmarked state police cruisers, one with flashing red and blue lights, swept into the residential compound. The state police cars surrounded the front entrance to the house and left after about 15 minutes with a handcuffed Dulos in one of their vehicles.

“Today is a somber day,” Pattis said while standing at the entrance to Jefferson Crossing after the vehicles had departed. “I’m not surprised that the state decided to bring the charge. I’ll be surprised if they can win it. Mr. Dulos contends that he was not involved and I don’t think the evidence will show that he was.”

He said that it was his understanding that the court put a $6 million bond on Dulos with the condition that he cannot post it until after he is arraigned.

Pattis would not say what he had discussed with Dulos in the 10 minutes before state police arrived, but he told reporters.

“You can imagine what it’s like to say to someone, prepare for the bottom to fall out of your world. In a paradoxical way, we welcome this fight because we think we will win it. In fact, we’re confident we will. And now we won’t have to speculate about what it looks like any longer,” Pattis said.

Dulos, 52, a Farmington luxury home builder, has been arrested twice and charged with tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution in connection with the disappearance of Farber Dulos. He has been free on two, separate $500,000 bonds.

Dulos has maintained he had nothing to do with his wife’s disappearance and Pattis has suggested a variety of theories of what happened to her from a scenario similar to author Gillian Flynn’s 2012 novel “Gone Girl” in which a wife fakes her disappearance to frame her husband for murder, to a “revenge suicide” theory speculating that she killed herself and made it look like Dulos was involved to keep their children away from him.

The couple has been going through a long, bitter divorce since June 2017 with a judge severely limiting Dulos’ access to his five children over the past year.

Dulos was first arrested in early June. Police in court documents said surveillance video from the Albany Avenue area in Hartford showed Dulos dumping two black trash bags into garbage cans on that street. The cameras also showed him putting a FedEx package into a storm drain right in front of Troconis, his girlfriend at the time, police said.

Police later retrieved the FedEx package which had an old license plate belonging to a car Dulos no longer owned in it. They have never explained what if any connection the old license plate has to the case.

State police detectives also recovered a shirt with blood on it that they believed Farber Dulos was wearing the day she disappeared, a bloody mop and some towels from the trash. DNA testing revealed the blood on those items belonged to Farber Dulos.

Two days after the trash bags were dumped on Albany Avenue, a homeless man found one of them and inside he said he found a bloody pillow and a knife that he later sold for $5 for a rock of crack cocaine to a man named Fudge.

Fudge said he later sold the knife to a man for $10 to buy food. He was unable to identify the man to police and the knife has never been found.

Michelle Troconis, who was referred to as the “Argentinian paramour” in court papers by Farber Dulos’ divorce attorney, also has been arrested twice on tampering with evidence charges. She is free on a $500,000 bond and a $150,000 bond, respectively.

Troconis has told state police in multiple interviews that she doesn’t know where Farber Dulos’ body is located.

The bond after her second arrest in September was lower because she has cooperated with state police detectives. She recently also moved her remaining belongings from the Farmington home she shared with Dulos. She now lives in Avon.

It was after the second arrests that Norwalk/Stamford State’s Attorney Richard Colangelo released a 43-page detailed arrest warrant affidavit that laid out the case against Dulos.

State police obtained video surveillance from gas stations, home security systems and New Canaan school buses to document the trail of a red Toyota truck as it drove from Farmington to New Canaan earlier on the morning of May 24.

The truck belonged to Pawel Gumienny, an employee of Dulos’ home building company, The Fore Group Inc., who had let Dulos use it while he drove Dulos’ black Ford Raptor to a job site in New Canaan. Gumienny is expected to be a key witness for the prosecution.

The arrest warrant affidavit said the truck is first seen on a gas station surveillance camera along the Merritt Parkway in Fairfield at 6:36 a.m that morning. The truck is captured parked on Lapham Road in New Canaan at 7:40 a.m. by a school bus camera. The truck is parked less than 100 feet from where Farber Dulos’ white Chevy Suburban was found later that same night.

Police believe that Dulos left his truck there and went to his estranged wife’s home about three miles away and waited for her to return from bringing the children to school. The white Suburban can be seen returning to her Welles Lane home at 8:05 a.m.

It is seen leaving at 10:24 a.m. only this time police allege Dulos was driving it and the body of his wife was inside of it. They theorize that he was lying in wait for her in the garage and attacked her there, court documents said.

Mawhinney has been Dulos’ attorney in a civil lawsuit filed by Gloria Farber, Farber Dulos’ mother, She currently has custody of the couple’s five children, who range in age from 8 to 13, and include two sets of twins. Mawhinney is a key witness in the events of May 24 as he was supposed to meet with Dulos at his Jefferson Court home at 9 a.m. to discuss the civil case.

Sources have said Mawhinney hasn’t verified that meeting occurred, although Troconis has told state police that she did see Mawhinney at the house that morning but not Dulos. Sources said Mawhinney’s vehicle is seen on surveillance cameras coming and going from the house that day.

Mawhinney is facing his own legal troubles. His estranged wife, whom he is divorcing, has obtained a protective order that bars him from contacting her. He also faces an allegation of sexual assault.

A few days before Farber Dulos disappeared, Dulos contacted Mawhinney’s wife and told her that her husband wanted to get back together, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. Mawhinney was subsequently charged with violating a protective order.

The woman initially met with Dulos at Max’s Oyster Bar in West Hartford on May 19, but after telling Dulos she would not meet with Mawhinney unless their lawyers were present, Dulos abruptly paid the bill and left, according to the warrant for Mawhinney’s arrest. On May 20, Dulos called the wife again, telling her Mawhinney was willing to meet with their lawyers present.

On May 21, Dulos called again to set up a meeting, but the woman told him she had talked to her lawyer and did not want to have any contact with her husband, the arrest warrant affidavit says.

Courant staff reporters Amanda Blanco and Steven Goode contributed to this report.

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Hiring A DUI Attorney Fairfield CA

By Carolyn Meyer

Responsible driving is the key to road safety. This means that every driver should follow all traffic rules and signals, and never exceed the speed limit. Drivers should also never drive while intoxicated as this will endanger everyone on the road, including the driver and their passengers. If you are ever charged with drunk driving, you should hire the best DUI attorney Fairfield CA has to offer because there is a zero tolerance policy for drunk driving in California. Highway patrol officers, or any other law enforcement officials, can pull you over by the roadside for a number of reasons. For instance, you may have a broken tail light. You may also be speeding or driving recklessly. Whatever the case, they will administer a breathe test or use any other approved method to determine whether or not you are sober. A DUI conviction usually comes with several types of penalties. For instance, you will have to pay a penalty and install an IID on your first offense. You may also be required to attend DUI school. A second offense will come with a bigger fine and temporary suspension of your license. A third or subsequent offense, on the other hand, will lead to revocation of your license and a jail sentence. If your drunk driving leads to an accident, you will be charged with a felony DUI. If you are found guilty of this offense, you may be jailed for several years. Your driving license will also be revoked. After fully-serving your sentence and paying the required fine, you can apply for a new license. To avoid being convicted, you will need to hire the most competent lawyer you can find. When searching for a suitable attorney, the most crucial factor of consideration is experience. You want to be represented by a lawyer that has handled hundreds of similar cases in the recent years. This will help to ensure you get quality services. Therefore, you must compare the experiences of different lawyers before making a decision. There are many types of DUI defenses that you can use to fight the charges. Experienced lawyers know all of them. For instance, they can challenge how the officer determined that you are drunk. They can also challenge the reason why the officer pulled you over. Be sure to compare the legal fees quoted by different lawyers before making a decision. Start by requesting quotes from a number of firms and compare them. This will help you to find the most affordable lawyer. It is important you carry out a little bit of research on the reputation of the shortlisted lawyers to identify the most reputable one. This is crucial because you want to hire the most competent and most reputable lawyer. Lawyers that are trusted and respected in the industry should be given priority consideration. You may also want to look at the success rate of a lawyer before giving them any consideration.

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A Felony is a crime that is punishable with death, by imprisonment in the state prison, or notwithstanding any other provision of law. While a crime may be charged as a felony originally, a judge or prosecutor can by choice reduce the charge to a misdemeanor. The Felony conviction can result in denial of employment opportunities, arson or sex registration for life, denial of one’s right to own, denial of the right to vote, and many other negative repercussions.

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Top DUI / DWI Lawyers in Solano County, CA

In California, you can be charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs if, at the time you were driving, your blood alcohol level was 0.08 percent or higher, or if you were impaired by the effects of drugs or alcohol regardless of the blood content level of the substance. This includes effects from prescription drugs and from medical cannabis.

DUI cases can be particularly devastating because they involve not only the possible criminal consequences that range from a misdemeanor to felony (if causing injury or fourth time in ten years), but also because the California DMV can take action against your license, including suspension and revocation, hampering your ability to commute to work, take your children to school or appointments, and transport yourself to other errands that are necessary for your quality of life.

If you are a commercial driver, the consequences can be even more severe than ordinary license holders, where even a single DUI conviction on your record can lead to a one year license suspension, and a second conviction will ban you for life from driving a commercial vehicle. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 15302).

The knowledgeable, trial-tested attorneys at Honeychurch & Boyd have extensive experience in defending all types of DUI related cases, seeking the best outcomes both in court and against the DMV, achieving great results for their clients in these matters. If you are charged with a DUI-related offense, do not hesitate to call Honeychurch & Boyd today for a free consultation to see how our effective attorneys may be able to help you achieve the best outcome for your case.

Honeychurch & Boyd, Criminal Attorneys at Law

823 Jefferson St., Ste. C Fairfield, CA 94533

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Best Solano County Domestic Lawyers in 2021

"Justice delayed is justice denied." If you are willing to get justice, choosing the right attorney or lawyer will play a crucial role. The right attorney will help you in defending all types of a misdemeanor, domestic violence, and many other offenses. So, if you are charged with any type of domestic violence & misdemeanor offense, do not hesitate to call Honeychurch & Boyd today for a free consultation. We will assure you of the effective outcome for your case with better understanding & experience. If you are facing domestic violence allegations, they should be addressed immediately to avoid any serious charges on you. Our skilled criminal Domestic Violence Lawyer Solano is committed to representing clients who have been accused of or arrested. Get the release from all charges or minimal your punishment by taking the help of our well-renowned attorneys in Solano County. According to the research, it is analyzed that domestic violence or domestic abuse in or around Solano County or Napa County, California is from decades. Thus, with years of experience, we are here with you. So, Discuss the details of your case in a free consultation with our Solano County domestic violence lawyers today. Also, for 40 years we have been named numerous times as the Top Law Firm in Solano County by the Fairfield Daily Republic for resolving domestic violence cases.

Physical Or Emotional Abuse- Best Domestic Violence Attorneys in Solano County

Domestic violence might include physical or emotional abuse that can hurt a person mentally & physically as well. If you are also facing this kind of issue the criminal laws & government standards for domestic violence are always for providing you the justice. Sometimes the emotional and unjustified reasons lead to the arrest of unfair justice for someone who may not be guilty. Because it is a serious matter and in Solano County, if someone makes accusations of physical or emotional abuse, the police will arrest the alleged perpetrator on the spot. So, if once the arrest has been done and the charge has been placed, nothing can stop the defendant's trial. But if something like this is happening with you then contacting the right attorney is always helping you out with their best. Our Domestic Violence Attorney Solano will defend you & even prevent damage to your way of life and future plans. So, get out of the false accusations of domestic violence and live charge-free on a daily basis.

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Fighting for your charges is never an illegal thing. So, if you are feeling accused and have some of the penalties for a Solano County domestic violence conviction then we are here for you. There might be charges like up to 4 years in state prison or a fine of up to $6,000. Also, if domestic violence is against a child, the defendant may face up to 6 years in state prison and up to $6,000 in fines. So, if you want to stop adding the serious penalties associated with a domestic violence conviction then working with the topmost law firm in Solano County will be in your best interests. We are engaged in serving the clients with pride throughout Solano County, CA, including Vallejo, Benicia, Dixon, Vacaville, Fairfield, and Solano. Get better results and avoid having the bitter divorce, a heated argument, or a long-time grudge against a former partner by contacting the right law defense firm in Solano County. Our years of hands-on practice have made us achieve hundreds of dismissals of criminal cases. 

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We will help you in staying out of record for a long time. Thus, preventing your loss of employment, financial issues, and further trouble by hiring us as the best California Criminal Defense Lawyers will be a great option for you. We are a criminal attorney with experience in misdemeanor criminal charges and will defend you in the best possible ways.

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“Strike” Offenses & California’s Three Strikes Law

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Crime that is punishable with death, by imprisonment in the state prison, or notwithstanding any other provision of law, by imprisonment in a county jail under the provisions of subdivision (h) of Section 1170. Every other crime or public offense is a misdemeanor except those offenses that are classified as infraction.

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Regarding the specific protection measures that are provided by law, you will find for example the Protection Ordinance, which allows through a decision of the Family Affairs Judge, to keep geographically distant from you, your abusive spouse.

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Find the right Fairfield Domestic Violence lawyer from 12 local law firms. Get experienced Domestic Violence lawyer with great connections and knowledge. Our firm provides the perfect solution for a variety of cases. At Honeychurch & Boyd, we have proudly served the Solano County communities of Fairfield, Vallejo, Vacaville, Benicia, Suisun, Rio Vista, and Dixon as well as all Napa County and Yolo County communities.