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On October 1st Connecticut saw some potentially life-changing laws go into effect.
Some parts of Connecticut's police accountability public act went into effect Oct. 1. 2020. The law represents the largest change to policing in decades in Connecticut. Here are some changes effective Oct. 1. Though these laws may not affect you, you should be aware of these changes.
Searches during traffic stops
Police officers won't be able to ask vehicle operators to search the vehicle if the stop is solely for a motor vehicle violation. Searches can be performed if there is probable cause to search the vehicle or if the operator grants unsolicited consent to search the vehicle.
Falsely reporting incident
Potential penalties are being increased for falsely reporting an incident based on race, religion, ethnicity, disability, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
The penalty for misusing the 911 system based on bigotry or bias is also being increased from a class B misdemeanor to a class A misdemeanor.
Security guards
Decertified police officers won't be able to get certification to become a security officer.
Officer duty to intervene
Officers have a duty to intervene if another officer is using excessive force. The state Police Officer Standards and Training Council has regulations that require a duty to intervene, but the law codifies the duty in state statute. It also raises the possibility of criminal penalties for failure to intervene. The duty doesn't apply to witnessing officers who are working undercover.
A witnessing officer must also report the incident as soon as it's practical. Officers who don't report can be charged with first- or second-degree hindering of prosecution.
Officers who report an excessive force case are protected under whistle-blowing laws.
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Addressing Wrongful Death
If you have lost a family member or loved one in serious automobile accident, construction site injury or another type of fatal accident, we want to help. We understand that money granted from a lawsuit cannot make up for your/the families losses, but we do know it will help you pay the necessary expenses needed to continue to support your family. Allow us to help you handle the legal matters while you recover emotionally.
What is a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death claim can be filed when a person dies due to the legal fault of another person. Wrongful death claims cover many types of fatal accidents from automobile to workplace accidents and others. Individual persons, companies, and governmental agencies can be legally at fault for acting negligently and for intentional acts that cause the death of your loved one.
Who May File a Wrongful Death Claim?
A wrongful death claim must be filed by a representative on behalf of the survivors who suffer damage from the decedent’s death . This representative is usually the executor of the decedent’s estate. Some of those people being represented might include a surviving spouse, relative, good friend, or parent.
The Tindall Law Firm, LLC, provides experienced representation to injury victims and their families in Connecticut. We understand your concerns because we have helped thousands of people who were faced with the same issues after a serious injury or a wrongful death.
To schedule a free consultation with a Waterbury personal injury lawyer, please all 203.755.0018 today.
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At Tindall Law Firm we work hard for clients every day. We all want to see clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve.
As a family-based business, our staff is close, and we extend that friendly, caring attitude to our clients. We treat our clients as if they are our own family and truly care about them as more than just a number.
It is this quality along with superior service and competent representation that has allowed us to become the "lawyer for life" for all of our clients and their families and friends to whom they refer us.
Sincerely,
Tavis Tindall
Tindall Law Firm
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Locations:
64 Holmes Ave.
Waterbury, CT 06710
28 North Main St. Suite 201
West Hartford, CT 06107
Phone: 203-755-0018
Fax: 203-755-0036
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