by RJ Ferraro | Jan 15, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
Probation is a very real option for many people charged with a crime. Negotiating a deal with the prosecution that includes a term of probation is a handy legal tool that can keep you out of jail. But, if you are put on probation you must take special care to follow...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Not every DUI case has the same range of punishment. How your case is resolved depends on whether this is your first offense, or whether you have faced a DUI charge in the past. Knowing the possible punishment for subsequent DUI cases may help by deterring you from...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 14, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Being pulled over and charged with drinking and driving is a scary experience. There are several aspects to a DUI case such as fighting for the right to keep your driver’s license, aggressively defending the criminal charges, and figuring out how to deal with...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense
A large number of criminal cases are resolved by the defendant entering an agreement with the prosecution to go on probation for a period of time. The exact terms of the probation depend on the case, but in every case if the rules are not followed, the defendant can...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 13, 2015 | Florida Family Law
It might seem strange to consider making a deal that results in a reckless driving charge. After all, a conviction for reckless driving will add points to your driving record, and that may lead to possible revocation of your right to drive. But in some instances, it...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Developing a defense to a criminal charge against you is a fact intensive matter. Only after a thorough review of the specifics of your case can an effective defense strategy be formulated. And, the type of charges against you also plays a role in the decisions you...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles, News
We all know the dangers of drinking and driving. A driver under the influence is less alert and more prone to cause an accident, sometimes causing serious injury to other motorists. The way a DUI is treated varies from case to case, but the one constant seems to be...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 11, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
A DUI charge will also result in an automatic suspension of your driver’s license. But, take heart, there is a way you can maintain at least a limited right to drive. In order to keep your license you have to make a request for a review of the suspension, and you have...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 9, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles, News
Most times a traffic ticket is given in person, by being pulled over by an officer. But, with the number of drivers on the road being significantly higher than the number of police cruisers, authorities are looking for new ways to issue tickets. One way that has been...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 8, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Being charged with any crime is a serious situation, but there are certain types of criminal charges that carry more severe punishment than others. For instance, a speeding ticket is generally punishable by a fine while a DUI charge carries with it the possibility...
