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...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 26, 2012 | Criminal Defense
5. Plug a Cab Company’s phone number into your phone, and use it! Many of us will have a drink or two while celebrating with friends this holiday season. There really is no reason why you should drive home afterwards. For about the cost of that drink, a cab...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 17, 2012 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Forever. Unfortunately, that possession of alcohol charge that you picked up your freshman year will still show up on your record when you go for that first job interview. One way to put yourself back on an even ground with the guy competing for that job is to seal...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 4, 2012 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Just like your credit, your golf game and your fantasy football league, how you score in a Florida criminal case may affect the rest of your life! In its infinite wisdom, and in an effort to take discretion away from local judges, the Florida Legislature created a...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 14, 2011 | Criminal Defense
I have always lived by the motto that good things happen when you show up. Being in the right place at the right time can often catapult you into great opportunities, sometimes when you least expect it. By the same token, not showing up can cause huge problems....
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 14, 2011 | Criminal Defense
Did you know that in addition to a criminal punishment, most drug related convictions in Florida (including possession of marijuana) require a two year driver’s license suspension? That’s regardless of whether you were driving or anywhere near a car when...
