by RJ Ferraro | Jun 25, 2015 | DUI Defense
When you are charged with DUI in Florida, your driver’s license is automatically suspended. The length of the suspension depends on the facts of your case, but can be up to 18 months! Being without a license means you are not able to drive, which can seriously impact...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 24, 2015 | Criminal Defense
When a person is arrested for a crime, the possibility of going to jail is very real. The problem is that incarceration is not always the answer, and the punishment should fit the crime. Too many prisons are overcrowding, and that’s because too many defendants...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 23, 2015 | Criminal Defense
In some cases the police are considered in “hot pursuit”. This happens when a suspect fails to follow an officer’s direction to pull over, and the police are forced to follow a driver until a stop can be made. Police pursuit can also take place on foot, such as in the...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When you agree to go on probation in order to avoid going to jail for a criminal charge, it is critical that you fully understand the terms of your probation. If you are not clear on what is expected it will be near impossible to follow the rules. And, if you are not...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 18, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
A DUI is a costly experience and can even land you in jail. The process will take up your personal time and may require you to take off work to attend court or an administrative hearing to keep your license. These consequences usually lead first time offenders to be...