by RJ Ferraro | Aug 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense
If you are arrested and placed on probation, you will want to be sure that you do what is expected of you, so you don’t get charged with the new crime of violating probation. The key to avoiding a probation violation is to fully understand the terms of your term of...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense
The debate on whether the goals of the juvenile justice system are met has been going on for what seems like forever. Critics of the system argue that too many children are being treated as adults, and thus not being given a real chance at rehabilitation. Another...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 10, 2015 | Criminal Defense
When law enforcement make an arrest and have reason to believe items found on the accused are possible proceeds of a crime, the arresting officer is permitted by law to seize that property. This can include cash, your car, jewelry, and any other item the police think...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 7, 2015 | Criminal Defense
When a person gets pulled over for DUI, the officer making the stop makes the determination as to whether a DUI charge is appropriate by having the driver take a breath test. Most of those accused of DUI defend the charges by challenging the breath test. Common...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 6, 2015 | Criminal Defense
On the west coast, a couple of states have legalized marijuana for not only medicinal purposes, but also recreational use. The rules are confusing, and some residents are wondering when and where they may lawfully possess the substance. In some places, along with...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 5, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Most people think the best way to deal with a traffic violation is to just pay the ticket. While this is a quick way to dispose of the matter, it can have harmful consequences down the road. For example, if you are a repeat offender, getting too many traffic tickets...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 4, 2015 | DUI Defense
If you are not risk averse, you will not have any problem taking chances on things without knowing the likely outcome. This can pay off if you engage in things like playing the stock market, but it can also cost you dearly. One area you will not want to enter blindly...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 3, 2015 | DUI Defense
People come in all shapes and sizes, with different personality types and work in all sorts of jobs. But, the things that make us different can be some of the same things that bring us together. For instance, a shared love of football can bring fans from opposing...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 31, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Much like you are unable to avoid breaking the law if you are unaware of what the law requires, it can downright impossible to abide by the terms of probation if you do not have a clear understanding of what is required. Deciding to resolve your criminal case by...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 30, 2015 | DUI Defense
Most of life’s important topics have a long list of frequently asked questions (FAQ’s). For example, when you enroll in college you will wonder when your classes meet and what is expected of you for successful completion of the course. When buying a car it is common...
