by RJ Ferraro | Jan 1, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Many criminal cases are resolved by the Defendant agreeing to go on probation. Probation is a way to stay out of jail, but still “serve” time for the charges against you. The terms of probation depend on the type of charges, and must be followed exactly as written in...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 31, 2015 | DUI Defense
In order to be arrested and charged with DUI, the officer has to have evidence that you have been driving while over the legal limit. What this means is your blood alcohol content exceeds the limit deemed legally acceptable, and this is most typically determined by a...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 30, 2015 | DUI Defense
Defending a DUI case requires an examination of the facts, so those facts most favorable to your legal position can be presented to the Court. The goal is to minimize the range of punishment, keep some of your driving privileges, to stay out of jail, and keep the...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense
In recent years there has been a rash of school shootings and other violent accidents. Today’s students live in a very different world when they walk onto the school campus than did their parents, and it is important to know what is allowed and what is considered...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 28, 2015 | Legal Principles
It is no secret the prisons are too full, and that many of those behind bars could better benefit from rehabilitation or other program aimed at putting an end to criminal activity. The problem is that some of the sentencing laws are so strict, that even the most...
