by RJ Ferraro | Jan 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
So, a loved one has been arrested, the jail has informed you of the bond that’s been set, you’ve contacted a bondsman to pay the fee and then you are told as you wait in the jail lobby that the judge won’t authorize the release until after a Nebbia...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 4, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
If you are currently on probation in Martin County or on the Treasure Coast, watch out! While no time is a good time to violate your probation, the fact is, if you violate now, it is very likely you will miss the holidays with your family. I can assure you that...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 8, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles
Of Course! Every criminal court I have been in does, as best I can tell. And that includes the courts in Martin County. Now, my definition of a good ole boy system may be a little different then yours. I am not trying to say that woman are somehow inferior or...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 25, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles, News
Guess what, it’s not just the NSA, the FBI and the CIA listening to phone calls. It is also the Martin County Sheriff. The Martin County Sheriff’s Office aggressively targets known drug dealers. One weapon at their disposal is the ability to ask...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 26, 2013 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles, News
If you are a recreational drug user or know someone who is, WATCH OUT! The Reverse Sting Operation is on the uptick around Florida’s Treasure Coast – especially in St. Lucie County. Unlike the typical drug sting where a dealer gets arrested for selling...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 17, 2013 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles, News
Starting July 1, going too slow in a Florida “fast lane” will no longer just affect the people getting angry behind you. Now YOU could end up paying a $60 ticket. Recently signed into law, it is now illegal to go 10 mph or more below the speed limit in...
