by RJ Ferraro | Jun 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Most times a victim’s protective (VPO) order isn’t worth the paper it’s written on. This is usually because these orders are considered domestic disputes and the authorities are hesitant to get involved. Or, with a truly volatile person, being served with the...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
It has been taught to us since early childhood. Always tell the truth, and do the right thing. But children grow into adults, and the best judgment isn’t always used. This doesn’t make a person bad, and no one is without mistakes. When facing criminal charges most...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
Most arrests for DUI involve an arresting officer and a civilian. But just like celebrities are regular people too, who go through marriage and divorce, and the death of loved ones; police officers aren’t above the law either. The law is the law and when it is...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 5, 2014 | Criminal Defense
If we’ve seen or heard it once, we’ve seen or heard it a hundred times: “you have the right to remain silent, you have the right to an attorney, if you cannot afford an attorney one will be provided for you”. These statements are given to a defendant when arrested, or...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 3, 2014 | Criminal Defense
The decision to take your criminal case to trial, or to enter plea negotiations is the most critical choice you can make during your case. Trials are complex legal proceedings, and the issues of your case will be decided by either the Judge or a jury, and most times...