by RJ Ferraro | Apr 28, 2015 | DUI Defense
Most DUI arrests are a first time offense and the defendant’s first experience with the criminal court system. This can be a confusing and frightening time, with many questions. At the Ferraro Law Group we have years of experience defending people for traffic...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 27, 2015 | DUI Defense
The type of defense you use for a criminal charge depends on the case. Your defense strategy also depends on whether this is your first offense, or if you are a repeat offender. An effective defense focuses on the specific facts of your case and is tailor made to fit...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Nowadays there are records of everything; from your prescription history to how many times last month you got a massage or haircut. Some records are harmless, but others can create real problems in your everyday life. A criminal record can make it hard to get a job, a...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Becoming a parent is one of life’s greatest joys. So when your ability to spend time with your kids is threatened, quick action is necessary. In Florida, allegations of child abuse are taken seriously and can interfere with your contact with your children as well as...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense
From the day we start kindergarten one of the things taught over and over is how to follow the rules. We are all expected to abide by the law and stay out of trouble. But, we are all also only human and mistakes do happen. When they do, and you are charged with a...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Traffic violations can happen in a variety of ways. The most commonly thought of infraction is a traffic ticket for speeding, which is a minor charge. More serious traffic violations include hit and run, leaving the scene of an accident, and DUI. It is important to...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense
An effective DUI defense depends on the specific circumstances of your case. Some common tactics include attacking the field sobriety test results or the initial stop. A unique defense is to claim you weren’t driving at all, or that it was S.O.D. (some other dude)....
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 17, 2015 | Criminal Defense
A routine traffic stop can quickly escalate, and you might soon find yourself taking a breath test or having the police search your car. If an item that is considered “contraband” is found in your car as a result of a search, you can be charged with a crime. This...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 16, 2015 | Florida Family Law
There has been a lot of media attention given to the issue of DUI checkpoints lately. The validity of this method for making a DUI arrest is under attack, and it is important to understand what is allowed and what is not allowed. First and foremost, if you are pulled...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 15, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
A DUI arrest is not something reserved for “civilians”. There are plenty of times when law enforcement, court employees, public officials, athletes, or celebrities find themselves on the wrong side of the law. In nearly every jurisdiction in the County, the State of...
