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 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...