by RJ Ferraro | Jan 26, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
A DUI case is not just a criminal case against you, it is also an administrative matter regarding your right to drive. Perhaps the most important thing to know about your license is the time frame within which you must take action, or you will not be allowed to do so...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
The consequences of a DUI are far reaching, touching nearly every aspect of your life. Your ability to drive may be impacted, which can prevent you from getting to where you need to go. Your insurance rates are likely to rise, which means a hit to your budget, and you...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
The most common way an officer makes a DUI arrest is after administering a breath test at a traffic stop. If the test result reveals a BAC over the legal limit, the police will cite you with DUI and make an arrest. Thereafter, you must defend this case as well as the...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Being charged with DUI is a frightening experience. There seem to be a million questions that go through your head soon after the arrest, some of the most important being whether you will lose your license and how likely it is you can win your case. Every case is...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
The best decision to make when on an evening out involving alcohol is to have designated driver, call a cab, or use some other form of transportation. A new type of safe driving has recently developed, the use of an app that allows you to have a driver take you where...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles, News
Over the years that have been a handful of trials against famous people, and at first blush it might seem like being on the jury would be beneficial. Book deals, interviews, and instant celebrity status can easily be gained when you serve on the jury of a well-known...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Even though the legal age to drink alcohol is 21, it is no secret that underage persons sometimes drink. This is especially true for college aged kids, and at certain times of the year. With the holiday season upon us, there are bound to be parties to attend, and most...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 18, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Most people lead very full and hectic lives. With kids to drive to and from school, sporting activities, and to family functions while juggling a job is just the tip of the iceberg. And, when holidays and other events like graduation or weddings come up, the need to...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
If you are pulled over and suspected of drinking and driving, you might be arrest. Or, if you are caught shoplifting, store security might call the authorities to come arrest you. Many arrests happen at the same time of the alleged crime. In some instances though, a...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 15, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
A driver cannot be charged with DUI unless there is evidence that they were driving while over the legal limit. This is most usually established by giving a field sobriety, or breath test, to show the level of intoxication of the driver. If the breath test results...
