by RJ Ferraro | May 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense
When you are arrested for a crime there are several things you need to resolve in order to take back your life. Satisfactory resolution of the charges against is the number one priority, and usually involves staying out of jail. This can be accomplished by presenting...
by RJ Ferraro | May 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Understanding the terms of your probation will help you avoid a violation. Knowing what to expect when entering a plea and agreeing to go on probation and what you can and cannot do once on probation is critical for successful completion of your probationary term....
by RJ Ferraro | May 8, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When you are arrested for a crime it is desirable to get out of jail as soon as possible, and stay out of jail during the pendency of your case. The way to accomplish this is by posting bail. Bail is set by the judicial system, and is usually in an amount too high for...
by RJ Ferraro | May 7, 2015 | Criminal Defense
The rules of probation are relatively simple, unless you are the person on probation. Most of us know that if you violate probation the consequences could include going to jail for the offense for which you were serving probation. But there are other ways to violate...
by RJ Ferraro | May 6, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Lawyer jokes are popular, and people like to poke fun at the profession…that is until an attorney is needed. Perhaps you are going through a tough time in your marriage and are considering divorce, or maybe your debt is overwhelming and bankruptcy is the only...
by RJ Ferraro | May 5, 2015 | DUI Defense
It should go without saying that to be arrested and charged with DUI you have to be driving a vehicle. However, the law does allow for the state to bring DUI charges if you are not driving but are in actual physical control (APC) of a vehicle. Think of the...
by RJ Ferraro | May 4, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
We’ve all seen the dramatic scenes on TV and in the movies where the police “read you your rights”. In real life it’s not quite so dramatic or exciting. Being charged with a crime is an unpleasant experience, and if you are not aware of your rights it can be even more...
by RJ Ferraro | May 1, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Police officers patrol the street in order to keep the peace and maintain the safety of our roads and neighborhoods. Part of doing this job includes pulling people over for traffic violations. A violation can be anything from speeding to reckless driving to driving...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 30, 2015 | DUI Defense
Some things in life are personal, and should remain private. This is a common complaint we hear from celebrities and athletes, but often dismiss their concerns because they have chosen a life in the public eye. Making private information public is dangerous though, as...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 29, 2015 | DUI Defense
When you are charged with DUI your driver’s license is taken from you. You have 10 short days from the date of arrest to make a request for a review of that action, and try to save your license. If you do not request a hearing within 10 days, you are prohibited from...
