by Sabrina Puglisi | Jun 20, 2020 | Uncategorized |
The legal term “immunity” refers to situations in which an individual will not be punished for certain instances of breaking the law because this will in some way help achieve a greater good for society. The most common example of immunity occurs when, in a federal or...
by Sabrina Puglisi | May 20, 2020 | Uncategorized |
Over the years, in representing individuals involved in grand jury proceedings, we’ve found that most people don’t have the clearest understanding of what a grand jury is or how it works. That’s why we decided to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Apr 20, 2020 | Uncategorized |
If you’re involved in a federal investigation, then it’s something you should take extremely seriously. Even if you think you did nothing wrong, do not assume you can ignore the situation in hopes of making it go away. Regardless of the reason for your involvement...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Mar 20, 2020 | Uncategorized |
After being placed in custody for a crime, everything seems to move fairly quickly. You appear before a magistrate judge, where you are advised of the charges being made against you; your attorney argues for bail (see August blog), and then you need to be arraigned on...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Dec 20, 2019 | Uncategorized |
You’ve probably heard of being released on bail, but have you heard of being released on your own recognizance? Read on to find out what this type of release means for you as the defendant. Release on your own recognizance is often shortened to ROR. To understand...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Nov 20, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Unlike what some people think – “cutting a deal” with the prosecution is not just for the guilty. An innocent person may decide to enter into an advantageous agreement with the government because it is in their best interest; because the risk of losing at trial...
