by RJ Ferraro | Mar 13, 2017 | DUI Defense
In order for an arrest to be made and a crime prosecuted, the State has to have some sort of evidence that the defendant committed the crime. A DUI arrest is made when a driver has a blood alcohol content over the legal limit, which is 0.08%. In order to make this...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 10, 2017 | DUI Defense
Being pulled over and charged with DUI is no fun. But even when you have made the best of plans for a safe ride home, things happen and you might get pulled over after having a few drinks. Everyone reacts differently in this situation, and the way you respond might...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 9, 2017 | Criminal Defense
When you get arrested for a crime one of your first thoughts is probably along the lines of what you can do to stay out of jail. One option is to deny the charges and take your case before the Judge or jury to ask for a finding of not guilty. But there are other...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 8, 2017 | Criminal Defense
The idea of going to jail is not appealing…to anyone. But if you get arrested for a crime, even a misdemeanor, there is a chance that you could spend some time behind bars. One good way to avoid this outcome is to agree to go on probation. Probation allows you to stay...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 7, 2017 | DUI Defense
Most of us are familiar with the right to represent oneself in Court rather than hiring an attorney, and most of that familiarity comes from the movies or from television. But what you seldom see on the big screen is how hard it is for a non-lawyer to handle a case...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 6, 2017 | DUI Defense
Being arrested for DUI can lead to loss of your driver’s license, time spent in jail, high fines and costs, and the need to comply with strict probationary requirements. So it should come as no surprise that when some people are pulled over after they have been...