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...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Oct 18, 2019 | Uncategorized |
Criminal law is a complex topic, especially when you’re considering your options as the defendant in a criminal case. Many legal terms are similar or even interchangeable, and it’s crucial to consider the consequences of every possible verdict. One question that...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Sep 20, 2019 | Uncategorized |
You’ve been arrested on federal charges—what now? Unless you plan on staying in custody, you (and your attorney) must be familiar with the federal bail process to plan out your next steps. What You Can Expect at Your First Hearing After you’ve been arrested, you’ll be...
by Sabrina Puglisi | Aug 20, 2019 | Uncategorized |
The concept of probable cause is an important part of the law, protecting people from unlawful search, seizure, and arrest. It requires that police officers have a legitimate legal reason to search property, seize property, or arrest an individual. It is an...
