by RJ Ferraro | Dec 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
On the other side of the country a couple of states have legalized the use of marijuana. The issue is current, and one that makes the news on a regular basis. Questions about whether the tax revenue raised from marijuana sales have significantly increased the money in...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 9, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles, News
When you are arrested for a crime, the last thing you need is to have your case tried in the “Court of Public Opinion”. But with high profile case that is just what happens sometimes. When an incident is given a lot of media attention, it is not long before people...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
These days nearly everyone has a Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram account. These outlets can be a great way to keep up with friends and family, and to share what is going on in your life. But there are certain things that should be kept off the internet, and remain...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
We have all heard the familiar phrases “you have the right to an attorney, you have the right to remain silent, and anything you say can and will be used against you”. But how often do people really keep their lips sealed when being placed under arrest? All too often...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When a person is arrested and charged with a crime, they are required to appear before the Court and enter a plea to the charges. In many instances, depending on the type of charges, a defendant makes the decision to enter a plea in exchange for a reduction in the...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
In April 2014 a death row inmate in the State of Oklahoma was put to death by lethal injection, but during the process something went terribly wrong. The “botched” execution of Clayton Lockett received worldwide press, and the death penalty debate took on new life....
