by RJ Ferraro | Jul 11, 2014 | Criminal Defense, News
Plea bargains are a common way to resolve criminal cases. Often times, part of the agreement is that the accused stays out of trouble for a certain period of time, and in exchange does not go to jail. This type of arrangement is called probation, or parole and it...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 9, 2014 | Criminal Defense, News
One of the most common outcomes of misdemeanor cases is that the accused is placed on probation. During probation, you have to abide by all the rules set forth by the Court, and upon successful completion of probationary terms the charges are generally reduced or...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 7, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
If there is one saying about politics, there must be a hundred. We’ve all heard politics and religion don’t mix, and that politics makes strange bedfellows, and of course it’s near impossible to go very long without hearing a political joke. We’ve also seen and heard...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 3, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
Taking the wheel of a car after having had one too many can have serious consequences. Being arrested for DUI and facing stiff financial penalties, loss of driving privileges, a bruised driving record, or having the inconvenience of an interlock device installed on...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Certain criminal charges seem more socially unacceptable than others. Being arrested for a sex crime or having a victim’s protective order (VPO) issued against carry certain stigmas that are considered socially unacceptable. Your reputation is at risk in these types...
