by RJ Ferraro | Sep 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Choosing an attorney to defend you against a DUI is a serious task. Your right to drive is on the line and you will want to be sure the result doesn’t cause your auto insurance to suddenly skyrocket. Keeping points off your driving record is also an important issue...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles, News
An arrest has serious consequences for anyone, but when the accused is a juvenile the impact is long lasting. It can be difficult to escape the perception that goes along with having a criminal record, and when you are young this battle is fought your entire life. A...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 23, 2014 | Legal Principles
Most times when people are arrested they can post a bond (sometimes called bail) and get out of jail while waiting for their hearing. Posting bond is the Court’s way of making sure you show back up to defend your case. This is because if you do not show up, the bond...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When you violate probation the procedure to charge you with the violation is a different process from a normal criminal proceeding. First, you are not entitled to a jury trial and second, the legal standard for proving the violation is much lower than what is required...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
Many times criminal cases are resolved by placing the defendant on probation. Probation is a way to punish the offender, while also teaching valuable lessons and offering a chance at rehabilitation. Probation is not a viable option for all types of criminal cases, and...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Being arrested for a DUI is a serious matter. A conviction can mean jail time, heavy fines, loss of driving privileges, sky high increases in auto insurance, or a combination of all of these factors. To properly defend against a DUI charge, an understanding of basic...
