by RJ Ferraro | Feb 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
An DUI arrest can stem from a traffic stop, accident, or being targeted at a DUI checkpoint. Regardless of how your DUI arrest arose, it is critical to know your rights. But when the arrest was the result of a DUI checkpoint, special consideration must be given to the...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 18, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Hollywood loves to glamorize crime, on both sides of the law. A good car theft movie can make stealing cars seem like a good way to earn a living, while having more fun than the law should allow. Inevitably though, there will be a scene where the authorities catch up...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 16, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
In Florida, when you are arrested for DUI the law is that the very act of driving on the state’s highways means you are considered to have consented to giving a breath test. That said, there are instances where you can refuse to submit to the breath test. If there has...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 13, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Everywhere you look you can see evidence of how quickly time goes by. From posts on social media that seemed like yesterday but were really 5 years ago, to how fast the time seems pass from the day you enter college to the day you leave it isn’t hard to find examples...
by RJ Ferraro | Feb 9, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
We learn from an early age a popular way to try and stay out of trouble is to blame someone else. As we get older though, it becomes clearer that the best way to avoid punishment is to avoid the offensive action. When you are out with your friends, volunteering to be...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles, News
Being charged with DUI is a frightening experience, it is made even more so when you are not under the influence of alcohol when pulled over and arrested. Most people would be surprised to learn that not every person charged with DUI has been drinking. There are...