by RJ Ferraro | Mar 5, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Maintaining a valid driver’s license is something most of take for granted. But the minute your license is in jeopardy, you quickly realize how important it is to fight to keep your driving privileges. There are several ways you might lose your right to drive, being...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 4, 2015 | Criminal Defense
If you have been arrested for a crime, depending on the circumstances you might be able to avoid jail time. Staying out of jail enables you to continue going to work, and living your life. The way to accomplish this is by negotiating an agreement whereby you are...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 3, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Becoming an adult isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be. With adulthood comes more responsibility and work, and less time for play. All too often though, the youth of our State grow up way too fast and engage in activities meant for adults. One such activity involves...
by RJ Ferraro | Mar 2, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
The more you have, the more you want, right? Well…not always. If you have been convicted of a DUI in the past, you will want to take extra care to avoid a repeat occurrence. This is because the fines and penalties for subsequent DUI’s are significantly higher than...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
An DUI arrest can stem from a traffic stop, accident, or being targeted at a DUI checkpoint. Regardless of how your DUI arrest arose, it is critical to know your rights. But when the arrest was the result of a DUI checkpoint, special consideration must be given to the...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense
The days following an arrest are scary and confusing. The legal process frightens many people, and can cause sleepless nights filled with anxiety. Soon after an arrest you will be required to appear in court, and for some the thought of going before the Judge is...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
If you have been arrested for a crime, a million questions go through your mind. Your first order of business is getting out of jail, which will usually include the need to find a bail bondsman. Once you are out of jail and trying to get back to your regular life...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 18, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Hollywood loves to glamorize crime, on both sides of the law. A good car theft movie can make stealing cars seem like a good way to earn a living, while having more fun than the law should allow. Inevitably though, there will be a scene where the authorities catch up...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 17, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
Drug charges are serious offenses, but there are varying degrees of seriousness. It all depends on the type of drug, and your level of involvement. For instance, possession is a less serious charge than distribution, and possession of marijuana is not as severe a...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
In Florida, when you are arrested for DUI the law is that the very act of driving on the state’s highways means you are considered to have consented to giving a breath test. That said, there are instances where you can refuse to submit to the breath test. If there has...
