by Paul D Petrus Jr | Jul 3, 2014 | Criminal Defense
What are mandatory minimum sentencing laws? Mandatory minimum sentences are the punishments for certain crimes like drug possession where the judicial discretion is limited by the law and judges cannot extenuate them. Mr. Petrus works in federal and state courts and... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Jul 2, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Criminal Justice
The Stages of the Criminal Justice Process If a person is facing criminal charges, then he has to go through several stages of criminal proceedings that starts with arrest and ends with sentencing. The criminal justice process can vary from state to state, but the... by Paul D Petrus Jr | Jul 2, 2014 | DWI charges
Each time you receive a DWI charge, you also receive a negative mark in your driving record. The negative marks on your driving record are there for a minimum of 10 years, and can affect your driving privileges and career/job options. Ways in which a DUI criminal...