by RJ Ferraro | Jan 28, 2016 | DUI Defense
With DUI cases comes the talk of “implied consent” and the breath test. Most people have heard these terms, but are unclear as to how they work in real life. With most DUI stops, the police officer will ask the driver to submit to a breath test, and this test is...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 27, 2016 | DUI Defense
The law is full of rules, and it is these rules that govern how legal proceedings take place. For civil cases, depending on the type of case, there is a certain amount of time within which a case can be filed. If the deadline is not met, the litigants are left without...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 26, 2016 | DUI Defense
The rules about DUI checkpoints are confusing, and there always seems to be a report about what is legal and what is not permitted. To be certain, a checkpoint is lawful, but there are certain requirements the police must meet in order for any arrest at a checkpoint...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 25, 2016 | DUI Defense
Acting fast to protect your rights after an arrest is important for many reasons. For example, in the case of a DUI, if you do not ask for an administrative review of your license revocation within a certain time, you are prohibited from doing so. This means you will...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 22, 2016 | Criminal Defense
The debate over the right to bear arms is as old as the amendment that made it legal. The second amendment to the United States Constitution, adopted in 1791, was meant to give citizens the legal right to possess a firearm, but the idea is much more complex than...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 21, 2016 | DUI Defense
Whether you are looking to get divorced, have been in an accident at work, or charged with DUI, there seems to be no shortage of people offering their advice on what step you should take next. Most times, when the need for legal assistance arises, family and friends...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 20, 2016 | DUI Defense
Being charged with a DUI can be a frightening experience. The range of punishment varies, depending on the specific facts of your case, but can include significant time to serve in jail. This possibility usually causes the most anxiety for DUI defendants, and if you...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 5, 2016 | DUI Defense
Being arrested is not an everyday occurrence for most people. So, if you are arrested, it can be hard to know what to do next. But, how you handle your case and the steps you take shortly after the arrest can dictate the way in which your case is resolved. A...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 4, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Maintaining a clean record is important for many reasons. Some jobs perform back ground checks before making offers of employment, and some schools will require you to disclose your arrest record before you can be admitted for classes. Having a criminal record might...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 1, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Many criminal cases are resolved by the Defendant agreeing to go on probation. Probation is a way to stay out of jail, but still “serve” time for the charges against you. The terms of probation depend on the type of charges, and must be followed exactly as written in...
