Jonathan Blecher, P.A. has received the 2015 Avvo Client’s Choice award for DUI defense. This achievement adds to the growing list of accolades garnered this year, as the firm was recently named a 2015 Super Lawyer for DUI/DWI defense. Attorney Blecher is honored by the recognition and will continue to provide his clients with personalized and superb DUI counsel. The…
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Month: September 2015
I’ve Been Pulled Over for a DUI! What Should I Do?
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Sep 22, 2015 | Firm News
Many people are unsure of what they should do when they’re stopped by the police for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI). If you should ever be pulled over for a suspected DUI, there are several things that you should do and even more things that you should avoid doing. By following these steps, you can save…
Opa-locka Police Major Arrested on DUI Charges
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Sep 17, 2015 | DUI
An Opa-locka Police major was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) over the weekend, and has been placed on administrative leave, officials said. Maj. P. Cruz was arrested for DUI in Aventura and placed on administrative leave, said Opa-locka spokesman David Chiverton on Aug. 31. Cruz, 56, was arrested early Sunday morning (Aug. 30) in the 19900…
What Is a Miranda Warning?
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Sep 15, 2015 | Firm News
Watch just about any television crime drama or any movie you are going to eventually hear someone say the following during an arrest: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney,…
App-Controlled Taxi Options Are Reducing Drunk Driving Incidents
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Sep 10, 2015 | DUI
It is hard to go out for a night on the town these days without someone mentioning Uber, Lyft, or Side Car – the three most popular app-based taxi services out there. The services were initially founded to easily connect drivers to their clientele, potentially avoiding that awkward feeling everyone gets when stepping into a taxi cab. However, recently collected…
Broward Judge Faces Suspension After DUI Incident
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Sep 3, 2015 | DUI
A Broward County circuit judge agreed to a 90-day suspension without pay as a disciplinary measure for driving under the influence of Ambien, a prescription sleep aid. Judge Lynn Rosenthal was charged with DUI after an incident on May 27, 2014. The accident occurred at Broward County Courthouse, where the judge clipped a deputy’s marked cruiser. Rosenthal claimed to have…
Should I Refuse a Breath, Blood, or Urine Test During a DUI Arrest?
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Sep 1, 2015 | Firm News
In Florida, everyone on the roadways – they could be in a car, on a motorcycle, or operating a huge semi-truck – has automatically agreed to an “implied consent” law, whether they realize it or not. This law states that by accepting your responsibilities as a driver and using your license as issued by the state’s government, you will submit…