by RJ Ferraro | Jan 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles, News
We all know the dangers of drinking and driving. A driver under the influence is less alert and more prone to cause an accident, sometimes causing serious injury to other motorists. The way a DUI is treated varies from case to case, but the one constant seems to be...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 9, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles, News
Most times a traffic ticket is given in person, by being pulled over by an officer. But, with the number of drivers on the road being significantly higher than the number of police cruisers, authorities are looking for new ways to issue tickets. One way that has been...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 8, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
The State can bring criminal charges against persons of varying ages. When a youthful offender is charged with a crime, it is usually done through the juvenile justice system. The benefit of being charged as a minor is that the penalties and punishments are usually...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 6, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
The ability to drive is an important one, without a driver’s license it is difficult to get where you need to go. There are a few instances that might put your driving privileges in jeopardy, including a DUI conviction or the accumulation of too many points on your...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 2, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
Most people are familiar with the “rights” of the accused. “You have the right to an attorney, you have the right to remain silent, anything you say can and will be used against you in a Court of law” are words nearly everyone has heard in their life. These rights are...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 1, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When you are pulled over for a traffic violation, there might be circumstances present that lead the police to believe other crimes are being committed. For example, if an officer sees an open container of alcohol, it is possible that you will be asked to exit the car...
