by RJ Ferraro | Apr 2, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
Some things always seem to go together. Batman and Robin, salt and pepper, peanut butter and jelly, and assault and battery, right? Except just like soap and water are two different things; assault and battery are two components of a common crime often lumped...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 1, 2014 | Criminal Defense, News
In the world of criminal law, any good news for an accused is always welcome. So knowing that following the rules of probation may give you good cause to seek a shortened probationary term is important to know. It is also important to know not every request may be...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 21, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
After a criminal case is over, many people want to take steps to clean their record. A clean record helps when looking for a job, seeking to reinstate driving privileges or when filling out applications for certain types of professional licenses. The way to clear your...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 20, 2014 | Criminal Defense, News
Gun ownership and control is a hot topic. The right to own and bear arms is not only newsworthy, but carries with it complex legal rights, responsibilities and prohibitions. The sheer volume of gun and weapons related laws makes it difficult to fully understand these...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense
The difference between a misdemeanor and a felony may not cross your mind, until you have been arrested. For people facing criminal charges, the distinction between the two types of cases means significant differences in possible jail time and amount of fines due to...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 18, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
The percentage of alcohol in your blood is referred to as the BAC (blood alcohol content). DUI charges rely on the BAC at time of arrest, which is measured by the arresting officer by methods such as a breath test. When you blow a BAC above the legal limit, the...
