by RJ Ferraro | Nov 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense, News
When you agree to resolve a criminal case by going on probation, you are expected to fully comply with all the terms of your probation. In most instances this means you cannot be arrested for any new crimes. An arrest for a new crime is not only a new arrest and new...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 10, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Automobile accidents happen every day. From minor fender benders to more serious accidents, a vehicle can be a deadly weapon when not operated properly. For those that drive under the influence, text while driving, or are otherwise distracted while behind the wheel...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 6, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
This seems to be the year of the wrong way driver. Many drivers have been pulled over for driving the wrong way on I-275, and a good number of those have faced DUI charges in addition to traffic charges associated with driving the wrong way. In response, officials...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 4, 2014 | Case Law Updates, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
Two years ago, in 2012, Polo Club founder John Goodman was convicted of DUI manslaughter. But, on further review that verdict didn’t stand because there was evidence of juror misconduct. So, the State took a second crack at the case. This time, the State got their...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 31, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
Olympic superstar swimmer Michael Phelps has had his fair share of legal troubles. A photo of the athlete smoking marijuana quickly went viral in 2009. The Olympic hero quickly recovered from that media frenzy, but is now in the spotlight again for actions outside the...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense
No DUI is good, but the case worsens if you cause damage to property or bodily injury to another person while driving drunk. In those instances you face not only the criminal DUI charges, but also financial responsibility for damages and injuries caused. DUI cases...
