by RJ Ferraro | Dec 31, 2015 | DUI Defense
In order to be arrested and charged with DUI, the officer has to have evidence that you have been driving while over the legal limit. What this means is your blood alcohol content exceeds the limit deemed legally acceptable, and this is most typically determined by a...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 30, 2015 | DUI Defense
Defending a DUI case requires an examination of the facts, so those facts most favorable to your legal position can be presented to the Court. The goal is to minimize the range of punishment, keep some of your driving privileges, to stay out of jail, and keep the...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense
In recent years there has been a rash of school shootings and other violent accidents. Today’s students live in a very different world when they walk onto the school campus than did their parents, and it is important to know what is allowed and what is considered...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 28, 2015 | Legal Principles
It is no secret the prisons are too full, and that many of those behind bars could better benefit from rehabilitation or other program aimed at putting an end to criminal activity. The problem is that some of the sentencing laws are so strict, that even the most...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 25, 2015 | DUI Defense
Being arrested for DUI is more than just facing criminal charges; it is also a fight to keep your driver’s license. After a DUI arrest, you have ten days to ask for an administrative review of your license suspension, and most people believe if the arresting officer...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
On the other side of the country a couple of states have legalized the use of marijuana. The issue is current, and one that makes the news on a regular basis. Questions about whether the tax revenue raised from marijuana sales have significantly increased the money in...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 23, 2015 | DUI Defense
When you get arrested for DUI you have to defend the criminal charges against you, as well as fight to keep your driver’s license. The part of your case that deals with license suspension is an administrative proceeding, and has tight timelines to follow. If you want...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Getting pulled over for speeding or another traffic violation can cost you financially and also cause significant damage to your driving record. The more tickets you get the more points that will be put on your driving record. If you get too many points, you run the...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense
If you agree to go on probation to resolve a criminal case against you, it is imperative that you fully understand the terms of your probation. Any violation, no matter how small, can be considered a probation violation and get you into more trouble than the original...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 18, 2015 | Florida Family Law
The mistakes of our youth should not follow us into adult life. Think about all of the wrong turns you may have made as a child, and how those mistakes would impact you today. Every little white lie you told as a teen, or every bad decision made during college could...
