by RJ Ferraro | Nov 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Automobile accidents happen every day. From minor fender benders to more serious accidents, a vehicle can be a deadly weapon when not operated properly. For those that drive under the influence, text while driving, or are otherwise distracted while behind the wheel...
by James Ferraro | Nov 7, 2014 | Divorce
When a couple gets married, one of the major decisions they make together is when to start a family. For some couples this means one of the parents stops working to stay home with the kids. When those couples divorce, it is important for the stay at home parent to...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 6, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
This seems to be the year of the wrong way driver. Many drivers have been pulled over for driving the wrong way on I-275, and a good number of those have faced DUI charges in addition to traffic charges associated with driving the wrong way. In response, officials...
by James Ferraro | Nov 5, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law
The nature of divorce has historically been contentious. But in recent times, with the introduction of alternative methods such as collaborative divorce and mediation, an increasing number of divorce cases are considered “friendly”. In these types of cases it is...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 4, 2014 | Case Law Updates, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
Two years ago, in 2012, Polo Club founder John Goodman was convicted of DUI manslaughter. But, on further review that verdict didn’t stand because there was evidence of juror misconduct. So, the State took a second crack at the case. This time, the State got their...
by James Ferraro | Nov 3, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law, Legal Principles
One of the marks of a successful outcome in a divorce case is that the kids’ lives remain stable and consistent. The Courts and attorneys work hard to reach results that are in the best interests of the children and develop a parenting plan that works for the family....
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 31, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
Olympic superstar swimmer Michael Phelps has had his fair share of legal troubles. A photo of the athlete smoking marijuana quickly went viral in 2009. The Olympic hero quickly recovered from that media frenzy, but is now in the spotlight again for actions outside the...
by James Ferraro | Oct 30, 2014 | Divorce
When you are served with divorce papers there are certain things you have to do, and other things that are voluntary. For example, you must file an Answer to the divorce petition, and you will be required to make mandatory financial disclosures to your ex. But, other...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
No DUI is good, but the case worsens if you cause damage to property or bodily injury to another person while driving drunk. In those instances you face not only the criminal DUI charges, but also financial responsibility for damages and injuries caused. DUI cases...
by James Ferraro | Oct 28, 2014 | Divorce, Estate Planning
When you are married, most decisions are made jointly. Which house to buy, where to vacation, and how to invest your money are high on the list of things couples decide together. But, after the marriage ends, those decisions are now yours and yours alone. If you have...
