by RJ Ferraro | Sep 25, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles, News
An arrest has serious consequences for anyone, but when the accused is a juvenile the impact is long lasting. It can be difficult to escape the perception that goes along with having a criminal record, and when you are young this battle is fought your entire life. A...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When you violate probation the procedure to charge you with the violation is a different process from a normal criminal proceeding. First, you are not entitled to a jury trial and second, the legal standard for proving the violation is much lower than what is required...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
Many times criminal cases are resolved by placing the defendant on probation. Probation is a way to punish the offender, while also teaching valuable lessons and offering a chance at rehabilitation. Probation is not a viable option for all types of criminal cases, and...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Being arrested for a DUI is a serious matter. A conviction can mean jail time, heavy fines, loss of driving privileges, sky high increases in auto insurance, or a combination of all of these factors. To properly defend against a DUI charge, an understanding of basic...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 11, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
Florida is one of the country’s most visited states. Every year tourists flock to the State’s beaches and amusement parks. The timing of tourist activity isn’t limited to the summer months, as every spring thousands of college students descend on the Sunshine state to...
by RJ Ferraro | Sep 9, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
When you are arrested for DUI, the police are required to take away your driver’s license. In order to get your license back, you must make a request for its return and have a hearing set. It is important that you take this step on time, or you will not be allowed to...
