by RJ Ferraro | Jul 15, 2015 | Case Law Updates, Criminal Defense, Legal Principles, News
Upon being arrested a criminal defendant’s most pressing concern is the range of punishment. Knowing what to expect by way of fines and possible incarceration helps to prepare you for what lies ahead and can also help aid you when deciding on a defense strategy. When...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Receiving a traffic ticket is never fun. A traffic ticket is costly financially, and can also wreak havoc on your driving record. If you get too many tickets, the points add up quickly and you run the risk of having your driver’s license suspended or revoked. In the...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
Entering a plea in exchange for a term of probation in a criminal case is a popular way to resolve the charges against you. However, it is critical to fully understand the terms of your probation and the possible types of violations. This is because if you violate...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 10, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
There are several ways to avoid a DUI, the most effective is simply by not drinking and then taking the wheel. A close second is to designate a driver, or call a cab. It takes advance planning and discipline to stick to a plan, and for a great number of the population...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 9, 2015 | Criminal Defense
We all make mistakes, and it is a shame when those mistakes follow us from young adulthood for our entire lives. Criminal charges that remain on your record can impact your ability to get a job or certain licenses at some future point. One thing you can do to avoid...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 8, 2015 | DUI Defense
If asked “what is driving under the influence?”, most people would reply with something along the lines of “operating a car after having too much to drink”. This is a pretty straightforward response, but when you are charged with a DUI the matter seems anything but...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 7, 2015 | Criminal Defense
The trial of three Florida attorneys is underway in a DUI case filled with bizarre facts. Three Tampa attorneys face charges that they orchestrated the DUI arrest of a fourth attorney. In a surprise turn of events, one of the accused has already agreed to surrender...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 6, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Being without a driver’s license means you lack the ability to drive. This means you will have to find alternate forms of transportation, and this can be a real hassle. When you lose your driving privileges you can suddenly feel as if your freedom has been taken from...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 3, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Being arrested and convicted of a crime can have serious consequences for an immigrant. Depending on the type of allegations raised, immediate efforts at deportation may take place. Avoiding this result is critical, especially if you have family in the country. Our...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 2, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Most minor traffic violations, such as speeding, do not usually result in arrest. When the majority of the driving public gets a ticket, the impulse is to pay the fine and forget about the incident. This can be damaging for several reasons, one of which is that...
