by James Ferraro | Aug 5, 2014 | Divorce, News
Just over a year ago the United States Supreme Court struck down a portion of the Defense of Marriage Act that prohibited federal recognition of same sex marriage for issues like health insurance, taxes and immigration. The decision stopped short of legalizing same...
by RJ Ferraro | Aug 4, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
Justin “the Biebs” Bieber is currently facing DUI charges in Florida. The pop star faces DUI charges for an incident in Miami earlier this year and now faces charges of hit and run. The singer claims he was trying to flee paparazzi when the accident happened. A...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 31, 2014 | Criminal Defense, DUI Defense, News
Usually lawmakers find themselves on the side of negotiating laws, not negotiating their way out of a law they’ve broken. But recently, people usually associated with enforcing and making laws have been found in violation of them; from judges to politicians. In these...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 29, 2014 | Criminal Defense, News
Disposing of evidence is a serious matter, and can lead to additional criminal charges. But when arrested for DUI, it is likely the driver isn’t thinking clearly and the idea of concealing evidence might seem smart. But, trying to hide evidence is never wise. You can...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 23, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Legal Principles, News
Probation is a common result for criminal misdemeanor cases. Being on probation allows the accused to live somewhat of a normal life, by going to school and work, and remaining out of jail. Typical terms of probation include regularly checking in with a supervisor,...
by RJ Ferraro | Jul 17, 2014 | Criminal Defense, News
As technology becomes more and more advanced, it is used more frequently. Unfortunately, many drivers engage in activities involving electronics on their daily commute. Texting, emailing, and even playing games on your phone can have consequences as disastrous as...