by RJ Ferraro | Mar 10, 2016 | DUI Defense
When it comes to drinking and driving, Florida is an implied consent state. Legally, what this means is that if you are pulled over on suspicion of DUI and asked to take a breath test, the very fact you were benefitting from the state’s roadways implies that you...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 9, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Being arrested is a serious matter, and should be given your full attention. Your future quality of life can be greatly impacted by an arrest, and you may even lose your freedom if sentenced to spend time behind bars. Maintaining a clean criminal record will help you...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 8, 2016 | Criminal Defense
When thinking of the case of characters that play a role in a legal proceeding, the Judge, jury, witnesses, plaintiff and defendant, and attorneys quickly come to mind. Of these people, the Judge is the one most people think of as having the final say and ultimate...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 7, 2016 | DUI Defense
The moment you are arrested for DUI starts a very important clock ticking. While you will likely not have to appear in Court within the first ten days after arrest, you will have to take some sort of action. Specifically, you must make a request for an administrative...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 4, 2016 | DUI Defense
When you are arrested for DUI, it touches every aspect of your life. While it might seem like the case is personal to you and will not interfere with other parts of your life, for most people their personal lives are so intertwined with their job or civic duties that...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 3, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Agreeing to enter a term of probation is a popular way to resolve minor criminal cases. The agreement typically requires the offender to stay out of trouble, and to check in with a probation officer every so often. These requirements sound easy enough, but a large...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 2, 2016 | DUI Defense
Being pulled over and charged with drinking and driving is a harrowing experience. You will have to defend criminal charges against you as well as fight to keep even a limited right to drive. The way most DUI’s come about is by asking to take a breath test after...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 1, 2016 | DUI Defense
Being charged with DUI is a serious matter. You will be fined, lose your driver’s license, and may even go to jail. The consequences are harsh for a reason, and that reason is to encourage people to refrain from drinking and driving and to prevent repeat incidents. It...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 29, 2016 | Criminal Defense
With so many states taking steps to legalize marijuana, possession of the substance is becoming more and more common. But Florida has not yet made the leap to legalization, and possession remains a crime. The range of punishment if you are caught with marijuana...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 26, 2016 | DUI Defense
Being pulled over and charged with DUI is a scary experience. It can be hard to know what step to take first, but with the right legal advice you will be able to make decisions that make sense. One of the first things you need to know is that a DUI is a two part...
