by RJ Ferraro | Sep 7, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Being placed on probation allows a criminal defendant to stay out of jail, while still serving their sentence. This makes probation desirable, but few people truly understand just what is required of them when they enter probation. There are numerous ways probation...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 26, 2016 | Criminal Defense
The title of this blog may be misleading, because who would actually want to violate the terms of their probation? The answer is likely “no one”, because if you violate your probation you do not receive the benefit of the bargain you made when agreeing to go on...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 22, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Probation is one of the most common ways to resolve a case against you. Defendants find going on probation attractive because it keeps them out of jail, and the prosecution is happy too because the defendant is required to do certain things while they are on...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 15, 2016 | Criminal Defense
A lot of criminal cases are resolved by placing the defendant on probation. It sounds like a good idea, because it keeps you out of jail. But if you are not careful the benefits you thought you were going to receive can be taken away from you. A violation of probation...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 8, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Going on probation is a popular way to resolve criminal cases, because it allows the defendant to stay out of jail while still serving a “sentence” that is agreeable to the prosecution. A successful probation is likely to result in a reduction in the charges against...
