by RJ Ferraro | Jan 31, 2013 | Case Law Updates, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Florida Family Law, News
In Stuart Florida DUI is across the board one of the most heavily enforced and prosecuted laws. A Stuart Florida DUI is Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol. You can get a Stuart Florida DUI, even if you are not driving, as long as you are in actual...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 31, 2013 | Case Law Updates, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles, News
In case you didn’t know, it is a traffic law infraction to cross a sidewalk without stopping first with all four tires when leaving a parking lot – even if there is no stop sign. This traffic law is a civil infraction, which means you can’t go to...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 31, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Navigating the Criminal Justice System can be a daunting task for a person who has never been in trouble before. One of the most frustrating aspects is the lack of information or direction on what could happen next. This is a short guide on the life cycle of a...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 12, 2012 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Last time I stumbled past the endless row of t-shirt shops on Duval Street in Key West, one shirt in particular caught my attention. It read, “A good lawyer knows the law. A great lawyer knows the Judge!” I couldn’t agree more. For better or worse, the brand of...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 10, 2012 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Few things in life are worse than being arrested. Not only is it expensive and inconvenient, but it can actually cost you significant time away from work and your loved ones. In many instances, an arrest is truly a life altering event. Below is a list of frequently...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 3, 2012 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
What is the Attorney/Client Privilege? When people learn that I practice criminal defense, the common response is, “wow, you must have heard some crazy stories!” And the truth is, I have heard some pretty crazy ones. But you won’t hear any of them from me! As a...