by RJ Ferraro | Nov 4, 2012 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Just like your credit, your golf game and your fantasy football league, how you score in a Florida criminal case may affect the rest of your life! In its infinite wisdom, and in an effort to take discretion away from local judges, the Florida Legislature created a...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 14, 2011 | Criminal Defense
I have always lived by the motto that good things happen when you show up. Being in the right place at the right time can often catapult you into great opportunities, sometimes when you least expect it. By the same token, not showing up can cause huge problems....
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 14, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Did you know that in addition to a criminal punishment, most drug related convictions in Florida (including possession of marijuana) require a two year driver’s license suspension? That’s regardless of whether you were driving or anywhere near a car when...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 14, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Most of the time, people who are ready to resolve their criminal case without trial opt for some form of probation in lieu of jail time. While I do not have statistics on the failure percentages, I know they are high. I would think that one has better odds of beating...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 14, 2011 | Criminal Defense
A civil lawyer’s favorite thing to hear his client say is “I’m fighting this on principle!” When both sides feel that way, it sets up the perfect storm. When the gloves come off, the meter goes on, and usually the only ones happy at the end of...
