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 | Apr 1, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles, News
Florida House Bill 1 is on the agenda for this year’s legislative session. It stiffens penalties for texting and driving and also carves out exceptions for emergency personnel and navigation among others. This bill would change a ticket for texting and...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 30, 2015 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles, News
Being charged with DUI is a frightening experience, it is made even more so when you are not under the influence of alcohol when pulled over and arrested. Most people would be surprised to learn that not every person charged with DUI has been drinking. There are...
by RJ Ferraro | Jan 19, 2015 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles, News
Over the years that have been a handful of trials against famous people, and at first blush it might seem like being on the jury would be beneficial. Book deals, interviews, and instant celebrity status can easily be gained when you serve on the jury of a well-known...
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...
