by RJ Ferraro | Apr 21, 2016 | Criminal Defense
The moment the red and blue lights of a patrol car flash in your rearview mirror can cause your heart to skip a beat. Receiving a traffic ticket, no matter how minor it seems, is never a good experience. Speeding tickets can cost a lot, can require you to go to Court,...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 20, 2016 | DUI Defense
Being arrested for DUI is more than just a criminal case. There is also an administrative part to every DUI case concerning the automatic loss of your driver’s license that takes place with every DUI arrest. Being without a license means you are not able to get behind...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 19, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Agreeing to a term of probation is a popular way for people charged with crimes to resolve the case against them. Probation is a way to avoid going to jail, but still gives the prosecution the feeling that an appropriate punishment has been given. Aside from staying...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 18, 2016 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
By a certain age nearly everyone has seen something on TV or in the movies, or heard a story about how an accused has the right to remain silent. This right, along with the right to an attorney is referred to as Miranda rights and the media often times plays up these...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 15, 2016 | DUI Defense
Certain elements must be present for every DUI case. The officer must be able to show that there was good reason to pull you over in the first place, and there must also be an offer of proof showing that your blood alcohol content was over the legal limit. If there is...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 14, 2016 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
An arrest for DUI in Florida is combined with the loss of your driver’s license. In most cases you can ask for an administrative review of this revocation and ask for a provisional license. For first time offenders the granting of a modified license is likely, but as...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 13, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Having a criminal record can make certain things more difficult in life. You would expect to have a hard time obtaining a firearm license if you have a criminal record, but did you know a record can also play a part in what type of housing you qualify for, or even the...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 12, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Probation is a popular way to resolve criminal cases. The benefits of probation are that you can avoid jail, receive a reduced sentence, have the charges against you dismissed or reduced, and maintain your sense of freedom. But you will only receive these benefits if...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 11, 2016 | DUI Defense
The type of defense strategy you develop when you are arrested for a crime depends on the facts of your case. Every case is different, which means you have to take the time needed to figure out which pieces of evidence will be best for your defense. A thorough...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 8, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Having a criminal record can keep you from getting a job, renting an apartment, or getting into school. The negative association that goes along with a criminal record can really hold you back, but there are things you can do to make sure the negative impact is...
