Your Fight Is Our Fight
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Mar 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
Alcohol-related traffic accidents account for more than 40 percent of all traffic fatalities in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.) To help combat this alarming statistic, all 50 U.S. states have laws against driving under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances (DUI). Sometimes also called DWI (driving while intoxicated) or OVI (operating…
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Mar 27, 2017 | DUI
Let’s say that somebody is definitely drunk and they are sitting in the backseat of a vehicle or in the passenger seat, can they still get a DUI even though they were not driving? The answer – it depends. If a police officer pulled over a vehicle and the designated driver (DD) had a car full of drunk friends, then…
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Mar 24, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Were you recently arrested for a criminal offense in Miami? If so, you’re going to have a lot of questions right about now. Will you go to jail or prison? What will happen to your future and your family if you’re found guilty? I’m not going to candy-coat it, Florida, along with Arizona and Texas has some of the toughest laws in…
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Mar 22, 2017 | DUI
If you are worried that you might be convicted of a DUI after having been arrested curbside, you are probably concerned with your freedoms, first and foremost. You could lose days or months behind bars and you might not be able to operate your vehicle at all for quite some time. Something that many people facing DUI convictions overlook is…
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Mar 22, 2017 | DUI
Once you have received your driver’s license and signed your name, you have agreed to abide by Florida’s Implied Consent Law. This law provides that, as part of using your privilege to drive, you consent to a blood, breath, or urine test to indicate your blood alcohol content or drug content at the time you were driving. If an accused…
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Mar 20, 2017 | DUI
As a resident of Florida, you’re likely well-aware that Florida has a reputation for being harsh on crime and DUI is no exception. If the prosecutor has a strong case against you, you may be nervous about spending up to six months of your life behind bars – and that’s only for a first DUI offense without any aggravating factors.…
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Mar 17, 2017 | DUI
If you find yourself with a DUI that could possibly lead to fines and imprisonment, it’s important to know your options and your rights especially since it’s one of the few crimes committed in America where an individual can be arrested based on the subjective perception of the police officer. Whether you’re guilty of operating a vehicle impaired while under…
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Mar 17, 2017 | DUI
If you’re facing driving under the influence (DUI) charges for the first time, you may feel like your life has been put on pause, and for good reason. Will you have to go to jail? Will you lose your driver’s license? How much would a conviction affect your auto insurance premiums and for how long? Supposing you are 21 or older, if you are…
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Mar 16, 2017 | DUI
According to Florida DUI law, after a DUI conviction, drivers are permitted to have limited and restricted driving privileges in some circumstances. It’s important to remember both the court & DHSMV imposed suspension, so restrictions may differ in time and scope. A Florida DHSMV suspension may take place as part of Florida’s Administrative DUI Suspension law. This law as first…
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Mar 16, 2017 | Criminal Defense
The length of time it will take to be released from jail after an arrest will vary, based upon the type of criminal charge. Some crimes will require that bail is posted, which makes the process longer, particularly if a bail hearing is necessary. In other cases, a person may be released on his or her own recognizance, and the…
