by RJ Ferraro | Jul 1, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Any criminal conviction is damaging to your reputation and to your future, but a sex offense conviction is considered one of the most harmful. Most sex offenders are required to be registered as such, and the notation is even made on their driver’s license. If you are...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Agreeing to terms of probation seems simple enough, all you have to do is follow the rules and stay out of trouble, right? Well, maybe. The terms of your probation will be specially set, depending on the charges and the facts of your case. The requirements may or may...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense
When most people think of drug trafficking, especially in Florida, images of contraband being transported into the country come to mind. Perhaps Miami Vice influenced how most Floridians view drug trafficking, but the truth is the offense has more to do with the...
by James Ferraro | Jun 26, 2015 | Florida Family Law
Today, in a historic 5-4 decision, the United States Supreme Court ruled that same sex marriage is a right granted by the Constitution. Prior to today, the Supreme Court had side stepped the issue which emboldened 36 of the 50 states to pass legislation...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 26, 2015 | DUI Defense
If you have been arrested for DUI it is crucial that you act quickly to preserve your right to drive, as well as to develop a defense for the DUI case against you. A DUI is a two part matter in Florida, and the outcome of both is equally important to your driving...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 25, 2015 | DUI Defense
When you are charged with DUI in Florida, your driver’s license is automatically suspended. The length of the suspension depends on the facts of your case, but can be up to 18 months! Being without a license means you are not able to drive, which can seriously impact...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense
When a person is arrested for a crime, the possibility of going to jail is very real. The problem is that incarceration is not always the answer, and the punishment should fit the crime. Too many prisons are overcrowding, and that’s because too many defendants...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense
In some cases the police are considered in “hot pursuit”. This happens when a suspect fails to follow an officer’s direction to pull over, and the police are forced to follow a driver until a stop can be made. Police pursuit can also take place on foot, such as in the...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense
In order for the police to conduct a search, a warrant is typically required. There are exceptions to this legal rule, and as technological advances make it easier to store damaging information on personal devices, the law must keep up with the science. The area of...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When you agree to go on probation in order to avoid going to jail for a criminal charge, it is critical that you fully understand the terms of your probation. If you are not clear on what is expected it will be near impossible to follow the rules. And, if you are not...
