Attorney Rob Fontaine of Ruane Attorneys discusses the Connecticut Pretrial School Violence Education Program in this episode of our podcast. This is one of many Connecticut diversionary programs. Rob explains your child's eligibility for this program if they face an arrest at a Connecticut school.

If a child is charged with the threat of or use of physical violence on Connecticut school property or at school sponsored activities, they could be eligible for this program. The program consists of group anger management counseling to help kids learn to control their emotions and channel them into positive endeavors. 

The Pretrial School Violence Education Program is an alternative to a run-in with the Connecticut juvenile court or criminal court system. It is a diversionary program meant to rehabilitate teens that express troubling behavior. No matter what school your child goes to, whether it is in Hartford County, Litchfield County, Fairfield County, New Haven County, Tolland County, Middlesex County, or Windham County, they will have an opportunity to take advantage of this program.

Learn more about this program in this episode, or visit our website for more information. You can also follow Attorney Fontaine's Facebook page for more information.

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In this episode of Season Nine, Connecticut criminal defense attorney Rob Fontaine discusses the Connecticut youthful offender program, in light of the recent Raise The Age legislation and its positives and negatives. This s one of many Connecticut diversionary programs.

Connecticut teens accused of a crime who are older than 16 but younger than 18 years old are eligible for the youthful offender program. This allows certain privileges for their Connecticut juvenile court cases. They will receive greater court confidentiality than adults. In addition, once the offender turns 21, their juvenile record will be erased, as long as they don't commit any other crimes before reaching the age of 21. 

There are some Connecticut crimes that make a teenager ineligible for youthful offender status. Rob discusses the eligibility requirements on this episode. 

No matter where in Connecticut a person faces a juvenile arrest, the youthful offender program is an option. All Connecticut courthouses will entertain the youthful offender option. It is a good idea to contact a Connecticut juvenile defense lawyer to determine if your child is eligible and how to best handle their legal situation. 

For more information, check out our website. Need more Connecticut legal information? Follow Rob on Facebook.

In this episode, Attorney Rob Fontaine talks the basics of the Connecticut Alcohol Education Program.

This is a popular program for first time Connecticut DUI offenders. This program allows offenders to participate in treatment programs and rehabilitative classes instead of facing jail time. If a person successfully completes the Alcohol Education Program, the Connecticut court will dismiss their case. 

It doesn't matter what Connecticut road, town, or city you were arrested in, nor does it matter which Connecticut courthouse your case has been assigned to. If you are a first time offender and you fulfill the eligibility requirements, the Alcohol Education Program will be an option that you can consider. 

There are pros and cons to using the Connecticut Alcohol Education Program to avoid a Driving Under the Influence conviction. A Connecticut DUI lawyer can help you weigh these pros and cons and make the right decision for yourself. If you would like to meet with our staff, we have offices in Shelton, Wethersfield, Norwich, and Stamford. We are happy to discuss your situation with you. 

For more information, visit our website. You can also follow Rob on Facebook here.

In this episode, Attorney Rob Fontaine talks about the often misunderstood and rarely used, but still on the books CADAC program in Connecticut. This is one of many diversionary programs in the state.

The Connecticut Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling Program is meant to help those in Connecticut struggling with drug and alcohol dependency. This is treatment program that can be used as an alternative to jail time for those charged with a crime in Connecticut who are also drug dependent. There are a few other requirements that Attorney Fontaine discusses in this episode. This program can only be used once, so if you are considering this program, make sure that you are using it to the best of your ability. 

Whether you are facing a case at the Stamford Courthouse, Torrington Courthouse, New Haven Courthouse, or any other courthouse in Connecticut, CADAC will be available if you meet the requirements. 

You can learn more about this diversionary program on the Ruane Attorneys website. Also make sure to follow Attorney Fontaine on Facebook for more Connecticut legal information.

There are several Connecticut diversionary programs geared towards those who need help with substance abuse. In this episode, Connecticut criminal defense attorney Rob Fontaine discusses the Pretrial Drug Education and Community Service Program. This program is designed to assist those charged with drug crimes in getting them the treatment that they may need, as well as giving them an opportunity to give back to their community through community service. Rob discusses eligibility, fees and costs, and the benefits of program usage for defendants.

The Pretrial Drug Education and Community Service Program is designed to teach those with substance issues about the long term health issues of substance abuse and how to overcome their issues. 

Those eligible for this program are those charged with crimes such as the use, possession/deliverance of drug paraphernalia; possession of a controlled substance; or possession of less than ½ oz. of cannabis type substance. To be eligible, you also can't have already used the Drug Education Program or the Pretrial Community Service Labor Program twice. 

Rob goes into more detail about the program on this podcast. For further assistance, make sure to contact a Connecticut criminal defense attorney. You can also visit our website for more resources, and make sure to follow Attorney Fontaine on Facebook!

In this episode of Season Nine, Attorney Rob Fontaine explains the ins and outs of the Supervised Diversionary Program. This is just one of the many diversionary programs available in Connecticut. 

The Supervised Diversionary Program is a program that is specifically structured for defendants with psychiatric conditions or disabilities. On this episode, Rob goes over which defendants are eligible, what the requirements of the program are, any associated fees, and the benefits of successful completion.

It is important to note that if you are eligible, the Supervised Diversionary Program is available at all Connecticut courthouses. This includes the Bridgeport Courthouse, Norwalk Courthouse, Danbury Courthouse, New London Courthouse, Waterbury Courthouse, etc. 

For more information, check out the Ruane Attorneys website. You can also follow Rob on Facebook here.

Welcome to Season Nine! In this episode, Attorney Fontaine will discuss diversionary programs as a whole in Connecticut, as well as the Accelerated Rehabilitation Program in detail. We will cover the requirements, fees, and expectations for participating defendants, as well as the benefits of the program. We hope that this will add to your understanding of the Connecticut AR program and help you make decisions in the future.

The other programs covered in this season are:

Check out this episode to learn more about diversionary programs and follow Rob on social media for more Connecticut legal information. 

In the last episode of this season, Attorney Mancini covers the most common reasons for Connecticut professional license discipline and how the stakes are raised when there is a "victim" complaining against you.

Throughout this episode, you can learn more about the disciplinary process that you face if your professional license is in question. The process will differ slightly based on the license that you hold, but in general the process is the same whether you have a medical license, sales license, contractor license, or another type of Connecticut professional license.

You can expect that if a complaint is filed against you and your license, the corresponding Department or Board that is in charge of your license will open an investigation to learn more. After an investigation, you may choose to settle the dispute or ask for a formal hearing in which you can defend yourself. 

Make sure to follow Dennis on Facebook for more information! 

In this episode, Attorney Dennis Mancini covers the common infractions or events that could lead you to professional license discipline in Connecticut. If you listen to nothing else, make sure you listen to this episode!

There are many mistakes that could cause a Board or Department to investigate a Connecticut professional license. A criminal arrest, whether in Stamford, New Haven, Hartford, Bridgeport, New London, or some other part of the state, could lead to an investigation into your license. 

The same goes for substance abuse, whether you have a medical license, services license, sales license, or some other type of license. 

Another common reason for a license investigation is conduct that is against the guidelines for a specific license or career. This will almost certainly lead to a complaint or action taken by the Board. 

Make sure to listen to this episode to learn more about license suspensions and revocation. For more information, follow Dennis' Facebook page!

In this episode, Dennis covers the service professionals and licensing requirements in Connecticut and how actions against their license can impact their career.

Service licenses include those for tattoo artists, massage therapists, hair stylists, gaming professionals, and more. Whether your business is in Manchester or Danbury, you need to obtain a Connecticut service license and make sure that you follow the regulations for that license. Failure to do so could result in action taken against you and your license. You could face fines, probation, a license suspension, or even license revocation. 

You can keep in touch with Dennis by following him on social media.