Author: Jonathan Blecher
How to Stay Calm When Arrested for DUI
by Jonathan Blecher | October 24, 2022 | DUI
It’s frustrating to be stopped by the police on suspicion of drunk driving, and even more upsetting to face arrest – especially when you think that the officer is being unfair, unreasonable or even acting illegally. However, you need to control your temper and your actions. Regardless of the charges you may be facing, things […]
How Field Sobriety Tests Can Be Flawed
by Jonathan Blecher | October 7, 2022 | DUI
Have you ever had a field sobriety exercises (FSE) conducted with you? It probably felt a little silly having to perform tricks for law enforcement to demonstrate your sobriety, However, your compliance with the police may not have turned out how you expected. Field sobriety exercises are just one of a few tools police may […]
Did the Police Make Mistakes in Your DUI Arrest?
by Jonathan Blecher | September 27, 2022 | DUI
It can be a scary when the police pull you over for even a minor moving violation. However, the situation is always more serious when the police stop your car and suspect you of DUI. After all, a DUI charge and conviction can impact your life in many ways. Knowing your legal rights can be […]
Why you shouldn’t run from the police
by Jonathan Blecher | September 12, 2022 | Criminal Defense
You see blue lights behind you. Cops approach you on the street or the airport. It generally comes as a bit of a shock, particularly to those who have had no previous dealings with law enforcement and have done nothing wrong. In situations like this, it’s common for what is called the “fight or flight” […]
Alford Plea vs. No Contest Plea: What’s the Difference?
by Jonathan Blecher | July 28, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Thanks to renewed interest in the case against author Michael Peterson, whose conviction for the murder of his wife was overturned, the concept of an “Alford Plea” has once again entered the public consciousness. But what exactly is an Alford plea? How does it differ from pleading “nolo contendere” (“no contest”) in court? The end […]
