by RJ Ferraro | Dec 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, Legal Principles, News
It’s no secret smoking is harmful to your health. The tobacco companies recently paid out a historical settlement to the states for misleading advertising regarding the possible impact smoking has on your health, and chances are at least one person in your social...
by RJ Ferraro | Dec 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
Even if you are in charge at work, when you take the wheel of a car you are just another driver. You are required to obey the traffic law and operate your vehicle in a way that doesn’t endanger other motorists. This includes the prohibition on drinking and driving,...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 14, 2014 | Case Law Updates, Criminal Defense, News
Earlier in the year we reported on a crime so bizarre it could have been taken from a primetime police drama; the so called “cookie monster”. The case centered around a woman who was very vocal about how easy it was for her to steal money from girl scouts selling...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 12, 2014 | Criminal Defense, News
When you agree to resolve a criminal case by going on probation, you are expected to fully comply with all the terms of your probation. In most instances this means you cannot be arrested for any new crimes. An arrest for a new crime is not only a new arrest and new...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 6, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
This seems to be the year of the wrong way driver. Many drivers have been pulled over for driving the wrong way on I-275, and a good number of those have faced DUI charges in addition to traffic charges associated with driving the wrong way. In response, officials...
by RJ Ferraro | Nov 4, 2014 | Case Law Updates, Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
Two years ago, in 2012, Polo Club founder John Goodman was convicted of DUI manslaughter. But, on further review that verdict didn’t stand because there was evidence of juror misconduct. So, the State took a second crack at the case. This time, the State got their...
