by RJ Ferraro | Oct 27, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
One of the hallmarks of the criminal justice system is the right to a trial by jury. While not every case is resolved through a jury trial, when you make the decision to roll the dice in front of the jury you need to be sure and select jury members that are favorable...
by James Ferraro | Oct 24, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law
When the decision to end a marriage is made, the parties must go to Court to obtain a decree of divorce. The decree sets forth the terms of the divorce and specifically spells out decisions on important issues. Who gets the house, or a car are parts of a divorce...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
When you’ve had too much to drink, its best to find a designated driver or call a taxi. If those options aren’t available to you, it is wise to give yourself the time needed to “sober up” before taking the wheel of a car. Driving under the influence is a crime, and if...
by James Ferraro | Oct 22, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law
Up until recently the law on child custody in Florida made determinations as to who is the primary caregiver, the secondary caregiver, and who has custody. This meant that for the non-custodial parent, issues of visitation also had to be decided. The result of this...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 21, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
The number of DUI arrests is on the rise, which means drivers must be more vigilant than ever before. A DUI conviction has serious consequences, which impact your personal life and finances. Increased insurance rates and payment of hefty fines are common in DUI cases...
by James Ferraro | Oct 20, 2014 | Case Law Updates, Divorce, Florida Family Law
It seems the story on the validity of same sex marriage changes every day. With some states banning same sex unions, then higher courts overturning those bans, it was only a matter of time before there was word on the issue from the U.S. Supreme Court. And, the word...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense, News
Fewer incidents garner as much media attention as an unsafe college campus. This is especially true in the wake of middle and elementary school shootings, and the call for schools of every level to be safer. If one positive can come out of instances of assault,...
by James Ferraro | Oct 16, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law, Legal Principles
One of the hallmarks of the judicial system is notice. Just as our forefathers cried “no taxation without representation” and thus started the Boston Tea Party, it is improper to proceed in a legal proceeding without giving notice to the other party. The issue of...
by James Ferraro | Oct 14, 2014 | Divorce, Florida Family Law, Legal Principles
If you are considering a divorce, or have just learned your spouse is seeking to dissolve your marriage, it is important to know some basic facts. Unfortunately there are too many family law myths out there, and many parties enter their case with blinders on. Knowing...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 13, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Statisticians like to keep track of most everything. Rushing yards in a football game, the number of home runs by a baseball player, voting trends, and the average number of pounds of food a person consumes in a year are examples of things that are tracked. Crime...
