by RJ Ferraro | Aug 26, 2015 | Criminal Defense
In early June 2015 two inmates at a maximum security facility in upstate New York did the unthinkable; they escaped. Once officials were alerted to the missing prisoners, a massive manhunt was immediately underway to find and bring the inmates back into custody....
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 25, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Back to school means back to the store for supplies, new shoes, and other necessities. This time of year is also when vacations start to wind down and parents head back to work while they send their kids off to school. It can be an exciting time of the year, but also...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense
When you are charged with a crime one of the most important parts of your case is that the charges against you can be proven. The State will do this by introducing evidence in support of their claims, and without that evidence the charges against you should be...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Keeping a criminal conviction off of your record is important for several reasons. First, if you can keep your record clean you will have a better chance at getting a job, or renting an apartment. Second, a clear criminal history will make it easier to obtain certain...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense
The law makes it a point to try and have punishments fit the crime. For example, if you are charged with DUI you will have to fight for your right to drive and also show that you are not drinking and driving by having an interlock installed in your car. An interlock...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense
One of the most basic concepts of criminal law is that an accused is presumed innocent, until proven guilty. In theory this sounds good, but in real life it can be a difficult obstacle to overcome. This is especially true for high profile cases, where the media...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 18, 2015 | Criminal Defense
In the criminal justice system there are circumstances where youthful offenders are treated as such, and then there are times when the Court decides to treat a child as an adult, legally speaking. Critics of the system claim that trying a child in an adult justice...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 17, 2015 | Criminal Defense
When you see the flashing red and blue lights of a police car in your rearview mirror, your heart can sink to your stomach. The anxiety you feel when being pulled over can easily take hold, and cause a complex combination of emotions. No one likes to get a ticket, and...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Most people are familiar with the term “repeat offender”. The phrase is used to describe a person that commits the same act over and over again. In the context of criminal law, if you continually engage in the same behavior, the law will provide for a more severe...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Being arrested for a crime has consequences beyond the initial arrest and outcome of the case. If you are convicted, the arrest will appear on your criminal history record, and this may prevent you from getting a job or certain licenses. When facing criminal charges...
