by RJ Ferraro | Dec 8, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
Before you agree to enter a plea in exchange for probation, it is important that you understand what going on probation means. There are some general rules that apply to most every defendant, but there are also facts unique to your case that deserves analysis. The...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 5, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Many criminal cases are resolved by placing the defendant on probation. It is important to remember that probation is not a “get out of jail free” card, is not a “pass” on punishment, and is not to be taken lightly. Probation is a form of punishment reserved for cases...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 14, 2014 | Case Law Updates, Criminal Defense, News
Earlier in the year we reported on a crime so bizarre it could have been taken from a primetime police drama; the so called “cookie monster”. The case centered around a woman who was very vocal about how easy it was for her to steal money from girl scouts selling...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense, News
When you agree to resolve a criminal case by going on probation, you are expected to fully comply with all the terms of your probation. In most instances this means you cannot be arrested for any new crimes. An arrest for a new crime is not only a new arrest and new...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 1, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When you are on probation the most important job you have is to stay out of trouble. While it may seem like overkill, this may even mean not even getting a parking ticket! The problem with being charged with a new crime while on probation is that your probation could...
