by RJ Ferraro | Dec 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
If you are pulled over for DUI and the circumstances of the stop lead to the search of your vehicle, any illegal substance found during the search is subject to seizure. Provided the stop was legal and the search resulting from that stop was lawfully performed, any...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 11, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Have you ever seen a cute little kid flex their muscles and ask “have you seen my guns?”. No doubt these instances make for cute posts on social media, but let’s talk about real firearms. Florida has an open carry law. The circumstances under which you can lawfully...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
Checking who your spouse texted or emailed may seem harmless, but it can get you in real trouble. Acts that amount to spying on your spouse raise issues in family court, and also in a criminal law setting. While in a divorce case it may be necessary to employ a...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 9, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
Having a criminal record can make it difficult to obtain employment, credit, and even find a place to live. The good news is that your future doesn’t have to be tainted by a criminal record. You can seek to have damaging information removed from your record. The...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 5, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Many criminal cases are resolved by placing the defendant on probation. It is important to remember that probation is not a “get out of jail free” card, is not a “pass” on punishment, and is not to be taken lightly. Probation is a form of punishment reserved for cases...
