Month: September 2018

Can I Get a DUI if I’m Not Driving?

by Jonathan Blecher | September 20, 2018 | DUI

It’s common knowledge that it’s unlawful to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or a combination of drugs and alcohol, but what fewer people are aware of is that it’s also unlawful to be under the influence, driving or “in actual physical control” of a vehicle. “Actual physical control,” what […]

Can a DUI Impact Your Ability to Travel Internationally?

by Jonathan Blecher | September 12, 2018 | DUI

If you were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges of drugs or alcohol in Miami and you have plans to travel outside the United States, it makes sense for you to consider if a DUI conviction can affect your ability to travel abroad. “Will a DUI conviction stop me from getting a U.S. […]

Understanding Withhold of Adjudication in Florida DUI Cases

by Jonathan Blecher | September 4, 2018 | Criminal Defense

You’re probably aware of the traditional consequences of a criminal conviction – fines and imprisonment, but you may not realize some of the collateral consequences of a conviction, such as losing the right to vote, serve on a jury, and hold public office. A conviction can lead to other consequences as well. Convictions typically affect housing, […]