by RJ Ferraro | Jun 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When you agree to go on probation in order to avoid going to jail for a criminal charge, it is critical that you fully understand the terms of your probation. If you are not clear on what is expected it will be near impossible to follow the rules. And, if you are not...
by RJ Ferraro | Jun 3, 2015 | Case Law Updates, Criminal Defense, News
The dangers of texting and driving are well known. Studies show taking your eyes off the road even for the minimal amount of time texting takes can have serious consequences because the time needed to refocus is significant. This means that the dangers of texting and...
by RJ Ferraro | May 14, 2015 | Florida Family Law
Yeah, Summer is right around the corner in South Florida (wait, its not here yet???), and so are the Boat Races!!! The Stuart Sailfish Regatta is this weekend, and with all of the excitement will come plenty of opportunity to come into contact with law enforcement...
by James Ferraro | May 14, 2015 | Florida Family Law
Proponents of Florida Alimony Reform will have to wait at least another year before seeing any changes to current law. This year’s legislative session came and went, and the proposed Alimony Bill never reached the Governor’s desk for signature. The House...
by RJ Ferraro | May 8, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles
When you are arrested for a crime it is desirable to get out of jail as soon as possible, and stay out of jail during the pendency of your case. The way to accomplish this is by posting bail. Bail is set by the judicial system, and is usually in an amount too high for...
by RJ Ferraro | Apr 16, 2015 | Florida Family Law
There has been a lot of media attention given to the issue of DUI checkpoints lately. The validity of this method for making a DUI arrest is under attack, and it is important to understand what is allowed and what is not allowed. First and foremost, if you are pulled...
