by RJ Ferraro | Apr 28, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Nowhere more than in Florida is the spotlight on self-defense. Time and again defendants are claiming they’ve acted out of self-defense. But with high profile cases, media frenzy and attention given to nearly every move made, being successful when claiming...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 24, 2014 | Criminal Defense
For offenders under the age of 18 facing criminal charges, the likely forum to defend your case is in Florida’s juvenile justice system. We take a careful approach when defending underage offenders, because we understand the impact a conviction can have on your record...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 7, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
Your driving record affects your life in more ways than just your ability to drive. A good record can mean lower insurance rates, and a higher credit score. Drivers with an accumulation of points on their records pay more for insurance and can face suspension of their...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 3, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
Some cases of battery are more obvious than others. An all-out bar brawl, resulting in broken bones and hospital stays is much easier to identify as battery than a simple shove. But both of these examples demonstrate cases of battery. The seasoned lawyers at Ferraro...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 2, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
Some things always seem to go together. Batman and Robin, salt and pepper, peanut butter and jelly, and assault and battery, right? Except just like soap and water are two different things; assault and battery are two components of a common crime often lumped...
