Author: Jonathan Blecher
Can Passengers Be Charged with DUI in Self-Driving Cars?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 15, 2023 | DUI
In most places, a person who is a passenger in a self-driving car would not be charged with DUI because they are not actively operating the vehicle. As more self-driving cars hit the roads, we can expect to see more legal precedents established around their use.
What Is Drugged Driving and How Is It Charged?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2023 | Drug DUI
You probably have a pretty good idea of what “drunk driving” involves. That term is thrown around a lot, but DUI laws in Florida define the crime as “driving under the influence of alcohol to the extent that your normal faculties are impaired” or “driving with an unlawful blood alcohol level”. We can all agree […]
Debunking DUI Myths: Does Sucking on a Penny Work?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 6, 2023 | DUI
Spend any time in a bar or campsite, and you’re bound to hear all kinds of rumors, theories and “true stories that happened to a friend of someone’s uncle” about how you can pass a Breathalyzer test even after having a few drinks. These kinds of urban legends may make for good conversation but very […]
Florida Legislature Tinkers with Refusals and Ignition Interlock Devices
by Jonathan Blecher | March 6, 2023 | DUI
The Florida Legislature, motto: “We never saw a due process right we wouldn’t trample on”, has proposed legislation which would require the installation of an ignition interlock device immediately after a driver refuses to submit to a breath test. HB197/SB296 read, in pertinent part: “The person shall be told that his or her failure to […]
Understanding When Police Can Search Your Car in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | March 2, 2023 | Criminal Defense
You were pulled over by a police officer because they said you ran through a stop sign or maybe because your windows are tinted too darkly. As he was talking to you, he started perusing the interior of your car. The next thing you know, he found a gun under the back seat that’s not […]
