by RJ Ferraro | Jun 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense
In some cases the police are considered in “hot pursuit”. This happens when a suspect fails to follow an officer’s direction to pull over, and the police are forced to follow a driver until a stop can be made. Police pursuit can also take place on foot, such as in the...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense
In order for the police to conduct a search, a warrant is typically required. There are exceptions to this legal rule, and as technological advances make it easier to store damaging information on personal devices, the law must keep up with the science. The area of...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When you agree to go on probation in order to avoid going to jail for a criminal charge, it is critical that you fully understand the terms of your probation. If you are not clear on what is expected it will be near impossible to follow the rules. And, if you are not...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 18, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
A DUI is a costly experience and can even land you in jail. The process will take up your personal time and may require you to take off work to attend court or an administrative hearing to keep your license. These consequences usually lead first time offenders to be...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 17, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Being charged with DUI is a serious offense. If you have been accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol, your future independence and right to drive depend on how well you defend the charges or what type of agreement you are able to strike with the...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense
The fines and hassle associated with a traffic ticket can be overwhelming. In addition to having to deal with the citation, you also have to consider how your driving record and insurance rates will be impacted. The best way to handle a traffic ticket is to defend the...
