Case Results

Court: Rockville Superior Court

The client was charged with felony domestic assault in the 2 nd degree after police responded to a disturbance and located over 40 firearms. Over the objection of the prosecutor and the alleged victim, Attorney Sills convinced the Judge to allow the client to enter a diversionary program that eventually led to all charges be dismissed.

Court: Bridgeport Superior Court

The client was charged 38 felony charges and 12 misdemeanor charges. The charges ranged from Larceny, Conspiracy, Fraudulent use of an ATM, Credit Card Theft, Identity Theft, and Forgery. Attorney Sills negotiated a disposition whereby the prosecutor did not object to Accelerated Rehabilitation (“AR”). The Judge found there was “good cause” to grant AR which ultimately led to all 50 charges being dismissed.

Court: New London Superior Court

The client was charged with 3rd offender Felony DUI and faced a minimum sentence of one year if convicted. The client advised he would lose his job and professional license if convicted of a felony and sentenced to jail. Therefore, the client elected to go to trial rather than accept the prosecutor’s offer to plead to a 2nd offense DUI. After Attorney Sills had selected a jury and was about to start the trial, the prosecutor agreed to reduce the charge to a 1st offense Misdemeanor DUI with no jail, which met all of the client’s requirements for accepting an offer.

Court: New London Superior Court

A client faced 3rd offender felony DUI charges after a car accident. The prosecutor agreed to treat the client as a second offender and offered 120 days in jail. Client refused this offer and elected to go to trial. After trial, the client was determined not guilty.

Court: New Britain Superior Court

The client had two prior convictions for DUI. He was facing a minimum mandatory 1 year in jail, a minimum mandatory $2,000.00 fine, and lifetime suspension if convicted. Attorney Sills convinced the DMV that the police officer lacked probable cause to arrest. The Prosecutor offered to reduce the charge to first offense DUI with a 30-day jail sentence. However, the DMV would still suspend the client’s license indefinitely. The client refused the prosecutor’s offer and elected to go to trial. When the case was called in for trial, the prosecutor decided to nolle the case.

Court: Hartford Superior Court

The client had two prior convictions for DUI. He was facing a minimum mandatory 1 year in jail, a minimum mandatory $2,000.00 fine, and lifetime suspension if convicted. Attorney Sills convinced the DMV that the police officer lacked probable cause to arrest. He then showed the prosecutor video evidence which he argued would prevent the state from obtaining a conviction for DUI beyond a reasonable doubt.

Court: Danielson Superior Court

A client with five prior DUI convictions faced felony DUI and up to 3 years in jail if convicted. Our client elected to go to trial after the Prosecutor would not offer anything less than 8 months in jail to resolve the case.

Court: Danielson Superior Court

Client faces Burglary and Larceny Charges after Entering Another’s Home while Intoxicated. Early on in the case, the prosecutors talked about potentially charging client with Home Invasion, a Class A Felony. They later relented and agreed not to object to Accelerated Rehabilitation even though the client was still charged with a Class C Felony. The Judge agreed that there was “Good Cause” to allow client Accelerated Rehabilitation.

Court: Waterbury Superior Court

Client was found in possession of 78 bags of heroin and charged with Possession with Intent to Sell. The attorneys at The Sills Law Firm convinced the prosecutor to reduce the charge to Simple Possession and have client evaluated for an alternative incarceration plan.

Court: Rockville Superior Court

Client with a prior conviction for assault with a motor vehicle faces new Felony DUI charges. Client had been offered 18 months jail on a plea bargain. The Sills Law Firm took the case over from another attorney as it was set to go to trial. We were able to obtain a not guilty verdict after trial.

Court: Manchester Superior Court

Client arrested for DUI was under .08%, but had prescribed medications in his system. The Prosecutor wanted the Client to take the Alcohol Education Program. The client, adamant that he was not under the influence, refused and elected to go to trial.

Court: New Britain Superior Court

A School Bus driver faced a 5-year driving Ban after DUI arrest. The client submitted to two breathalyzer tests, both of which were more than twice the legal limit of .08%. The attorneys at The Sills Law Firm challenged the accuracy of the breath machine at an Administrative Per Se Hearing at the DMV. The Hearing Officer agreed with the issued raised by the attorneys.

Court: New Britain Superior Court

The client admitted being drunk on video, but was adamant that he wanted his attorney present during questions. The police officer ignored this request and continued to interrogate the client. The attorneys at The Sills Law Firm challenged these Miranda Violations. The prosecutor agreed and elected to drop the case. The Judge lectured the client that he was only getting off because of a “technicality” discover by his lawyers.

Court: Middletown Superior Court

The client was arrested for DUI and Possession of Marijuana after police investigated a suspicious motor vehicle complaint. The attorneys at The Sills Law Firm challenged the legality of stop and subsequent search and seizure. The prosecutor agreed that the stop was illegal and that all evidence obtained thereafter should be suppressed. Resulted in no license suspension and nolle of all DUI and criminal charges.

Court: Danielson Superior Court

Client Charged with DUI and Felony Risk of Injury to a Minor after Accident with Children in Car. The attorneys at The Sills Law Firm challenged the legality of the Refusal of Breath Testing and prevailed at the DMV. The attorneys then convinced the prosecutor to Nolle the Risk of Injury Charges if the client successfully complete the Alcohol Education Program. Resulted in No license suspension, dismissal of DUI, and nolle of risk of injury.

Court: New Britain Superior Court

The client was involved in an accident and charged with DUI. In addition, the client had a prior DUI arrest in another state. Attorney Sills was convinced the Judge to allow the client to enter a diversionary program that, if completed, will result in all charges being dismissed. In addition, the attorneys at The Sills Law Firm were able to convince the DMV commissioner that there insufficient evidence to warrant a license suspension.

Court: Hartford Superior Court

The client was charged with evading responsibility after allegedly leaving the scene of a multiple car accident. Attorney Sills negotiated a plea agreement for the charge to be reduced to an infraction and a small fine that left the client with no record.

Court: Middletown Superior Court

The client was charged with felony larceny in the 2nd degree after allegedly stealing more than $10,000.00 worth of merchandise from a retail store. She faced up to 10 years in jail if convicted. Attorney Sills negotiated a plea agreement for the charged to be reduced to misdemeanor larceny in the 4th degree with no jail and probation.

Court: Waterbury Superior Court

The client was facing felony second offense DUI and a mandatory minimum 120 days in jail. Attorney Sills negotiated a plea agreement for the charge to be reduced to misdemeanor 1st offense DUI no jail and probation.

Court: Waterbury Superior Court

The client was charged with felony drug and weapons charges after a motor vehicle stop. Attorney Sills was able convince the prosecutor that the police officer did not have the right to stop and detain the client. She then was allowed to perform community service in exchange for the charges being dismissed.

Court: Waterbury Superior Court

The client was facing numerous felony drug charges and motor vehicle charges. Attorney Sills was able to resolve the case with all charges being dismissed

Court: Hartford Superior Court

Brief Description: The client had at least three prior convictions for DUI. The convictions were all from another state however. Attorney Sills was able to negotiate a plea agreement for misdemeanor 1st offense DUI no jail and probation.

Court: Waterbury Superior Court

The client was arrested for possession with intent to sell after a motor vehicle stop. All occupants of the car were charged. The attorneys at The Sills Law Firm were able to convince the prosecutors that the client did not have actual or construction possession of the drugs.Resulted in nolle on the drug charges and no probation violation.

Court: New Britain Superior Court

A client faced 20 years in jail on Class B Felony sexual abuse charges. The attorneys at The Sills Law Firm were able to contradict the alleged victim’s statement and expose holes in the prosecution’s case.

Court: New London Superior Court

The client was charged with violating probation and faced 4 years in jail. Initially, the client was represented by another attorney and the prosecutor offered 18 month jail if she admitted the violation of probation. The client then hired Attorney Sills to defender her in a violation of probation hearing. Although the Judge did find her in violation of probation, the Judge sentenced her to only 60 days jail and terminated her probation. The prosecutor had asked for the maximum 4 years.

Result: 16 months less Jail than offered before hiring Attorney Sills & 46 months less Jail than sought by the Prosecutor at Sentencing

Court: Hartford Superior Court

The Client was charged with evading responsibility. The attorneys at the Sills Law Firm successfully convinced the state to drop all charges and to nolle the case.

Court: New Britain Superior Court

The client was arrested and charged with 2^nd offense felony DUI as a result of having a prior DUI conviction. The attorneys at The Sills Law Firm pursued all of the evidence in the case and discovered that the police purged the video evidence. Because this created an evidentiary problem for the State moving forward, the Prosecutor agreed to settle for a 1^st offense Misdemeanor DUI with no jail and probation.

Court: Hartford Superior Court

Client had prior domestic violence convictions and family relations refused to work with her. The lawyers at The Sills Law Firm worked with the complainant’s attorney who agreed to not to pursue criminal charges. The prosecutor then agreed to drop the case and nolle all charges.

Court: Hartford Superior Court

In two separate cases, our client was charged with breach of peace in the second degree and evading responsibility. The attorneys at the Sills Law Firm successfully convinced the state to drop both cases and nolle all charges.

Court: Meriden Superior Court

The client was charged with DUI after refusing a beathalyzer. The DMV found that the refusal was invalid and the prosecutor nolled the criminal charge after acknowledging that there was insufficient evidence to prosecute the DUI charge.

Court: Meriden Superior Court

The attorneys at the Sills Law Firm successfully convinced the state to drop both cases and nolle all charges. The client was charged with 6th Degree Larceny after allegedly shoplifting at Walmart. The attorneys at the Sills Law Firm successfully convinced the state to drop the case and nolle all charges.

Court: New Britain Superior Court

The client was arrested by warrant charged with DUI after a car accident and a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of more than 3X the legal limit. The client had two prior incidents of DUI but the attorneys as The Sills Law Firm were able to get the client into a diversionary program which will lead to the charges being dismissed. The attorneys were also able to avoid a license suspension and ignition interlock device requirement (IID) for their client.

Court: Meriden Superior Court

The Client was charged with Assault, Unlawful Restraint, Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Appear. The attorneys at the Sills Law Firm successfully convinced the state to drop all charges and to nolle the case.

Court: New Haven Superior Court

The Client was arrested by warrant on breach of peace charges. After pre-trial negotiations, the prosecutor agreed to nolle the case. The Judge then dismissed all charges.

Court: Hartford Superior Court

The client was charged with Burglary in the 3^rd Degree after a dispute with a tenant. The lawyers at The Sills Law Firm were able to convince the State not to prosecute the case and the State ultimately entered a nolle.

Court: New Britain Superior Court

The client was charged with 3^rd Offense DUI, Reckless Driving, Operating with an IID. The prosecutors initially offered him 15 months jail and 3 years’ probation. Upon Attorney Sills’ advice, the client rejected the offer and pled not guilty. Attorney Sills pointed out several legal deficiencies in the State’s case and prosecutor eventually agreed to no jail and 18 months’ probation.

Court: Rockville Superior Court

The client held a commercial driver’s license “CDL” and was charged with DUI. As a result, he was not eligible for the Alcohol Education Program tor have his case dismissed. The attorneys at The Sills Law Firm uncovered deficiencies in the State’s evidence and the police investigation. After putting the case on the trial list, the State agreed to nolle the case and the Judge then agreed to dismiss the case.

Court: Hartford Superior Court

Brief Description: The client was arrested for DUI and a combination of alcohol and prescription medication in his system at the time of arrest. The attorneys at The Sills Law Firm were able to convince the Prosecutor that the combination did not impair the client’s ability to drive. The Prosecutor nolled the case and the Judge then dismissed the case.

Court: Manchester Superior Court

The client was arrested and charged with two counts of Assault, Unlawful Restraint and Breach of Peace. The attorneys at The Sills Law firm were able to convince the prosecutor to drop all charges.

Court: New Britain Superior Court

The client was arrested and charged with 3 counts of felony dui with a child passenger. The attorneys at The Sills Law Firm were able convince the prosecutor that the state would not be able to prove the DUI charge at trial beyond a reasonable doubt. As a result, the state reduced the charges to a single count of reckless driving and the Judge imposed an Unconditional Discharge which essentially meant that there would be no penalty for the conviction.

Court: Manchester Superior Court and New Britain Superior Court

The client was arrested by warrant and charged with felony Forgery and Identity Theft as well as Misdemeanor Larceny in two different jurisdictions. After conducting a thorough investigation, the attorneys at the Sills Law Firm were able to convince the prosecutors that this was a case mistaken identity and the client was innocent. The prosecutors in each court dropped the cases and the Judges then dismissed all charges.

Court: Hartford Superior Court

The Client was charged with Evading Responsibility after allegedly leaving the scene of an accident. The Client had a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and faced a suspension to his license if convicted. Thanks to the hard work of the Sills Law Firm Attorneys, the client was able to avoid a conviction and license suspension when the prosecutor entered a nolle and dropped the case.

Court: Hartford Superior Court

The Client was charged with Assault, Criminal Mischief and Breach of Peace after a domestic incident with a significant other. The attorneys at the Sills Law Frim successfully convinced the state to drop all charges and to nolle the case.

Court: Hartford Superior Court

The client was arrested and charged with Brach of Peace after allegedly causing a disturbance at Bradley International Airport. The attorneys at The Sills Law Firm were able to negotiate having the client make a contribution to a charity of the client’s choosing in exchange for the State entering a nolle and dropping the case.

Court: Hartford Superior Court

Brief Description:

The client was arrested for DUI with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of twice the legal limit. The Sills Law Firm Attorney were able to uncover technical issues with the breathalyzer. As a result, the Connecticut DMV Hearing Officer found the BAC results unreliable and did not issue a suspension or require an Ignition Interlock Device (IID). Similarly, the authorities in criminal court agreed to dismiss the case.

Court: Middletown Superior Court

The client was arrested and charged with Reckless Driving after being pulled over on his motorcycle. The Attorneys at The Sills Law Firm were able to negotiate a disposition that resulted in the case being dropped. As a result, the client avoided having criminal record or a license suspension.

Court: Hartford Superior Court

The client was arrested by warrant and charged with 3^rd Degree Assault and Felony Risk of Injury to Minor. The warrant stemmed from allegations from the client’s ex-wife that the client excessively disciplined their child. Though the child’s mother fought it every step of the way, the attorneys at the Sills Law Firm, were ultimately able to convince the prosecutor to drop all charges.