by RJ Ferraro | Feb 28, 2013 | Florida Family Law
Since 2008, Florida Judges have used the Criminal Punishment Code to determine the appropriate sentence for felony offenses. The Florida Legislature has laid out a detailed blue print for minimum and maximum sentences that individual criminal defendants may receive...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 26, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
I think the guy that first said that silence is a virtue was probably serving out a term at the Martin County Jail. The fact is, we all know by now that we have the right to remain silent. We hear it on every cop and lawyer show on television, which is OFTEN!...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 18, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
What are you looking for in a Stuart Criminal Defense Attorney? Everybody has their own ideas and parameters as far as what they are looking for when shopping for a Defense Attorney in Stuart, Florida. But when your freedom and hard earned money are on the line, I...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 5, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Here are the top 5 reasons why my clients tend to violate probation: 5. The Drug Test (dirty urine will violate your probation) A little weed goes a long way. If you like to smoke a little smoke, you will probably end up going down in flames. Drug testing...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 5, 2013 | Criminal Defense
A Martin County Violation of Probation (VOP) is Different Than a Criminal Case If you have been charged, or are about to be charged with a Martin County violation of probation (VOP), there are certain things you should know. First of all, a Martin County violation of...