by RJ Ferraro | Oct 22, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
These days nearly everyone has a Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram account. These outlets can be a great way to keep up with friends and family, and to share what is going on in your life. But there are certain things that should be kept off the internet, and remain...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 21, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
We have all heard the familiar phrases “you have the right to an attorney, you have the right to remain silent, and anything you say can and will be used against you”. But how often do people really keep their lips sealed when being placed under arrest? All too often...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 20, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When a person is arrested and charged with a crime, they are required to appear before the Court and enter a plea to the charges. In many instances, depending on the type of charges, a defendant makes the decision to enter a plea in exchange for a reduction in the...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
In April 2014 a death row inmate in the State of Oklahoma was put to death by lethal injection, but during the process something went terribly wrong. The “botched” execution of Clayton Lockett received worldwide press, and the death penalty debate took on new life....
by James Ferraro | Oct 14, 2015 | Child Support, Divorce, Florida Family Law, Legal Principles
Often times parents, typically those unrepresented in custody proceedings, will agree on a timesharing schedule with a belief that they can come back later to change it when time or budget permits. However, modifying a Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage or...
by RJ Ferraro | Oct 6, 2015 | Florida Family Law
When a person is arrested they are generally take to jail and can only get out by posting bond (or bail). The purpose of having a defendant post bond is to ensure they will show back up when their next court date arrives. For those that fail to appear, the bond is...
