If you value and appreciate firearms, it’s probably because you strongly believe in protecting yourself, your family, and your home. In some states like California, if someone is convicted of a felony, even a felony DUI, they are barred from owning or possessing a firearm for life. But in Florida, that’s not necessarily the case. A lot of offenders can restore…
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Month: March 2019
Do Incarcerated Parents Pay Child Support in Florida?
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Mar 18, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Unfortunately, life doesn’t stop when someone is convicted of a crime and incarcerated. When a parent is sentenced to jail or prison, he or she may have to set up a caregiver for their child. They may need to establish temporary legal custody for that caregiver, or they may need to set up a formal guardianship. If the parent is sent to…
What Should I Avoid Saying During a DUI Stop?
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Mar 14, 2019 | DUI
By their nature, traffic stops, especially DUI stops are highly-stressful events that tend to cause a racing heart, faster breathing, nervousness, and perhaps no inner monologue. Because people are anxious during DUI stops, they have a habit of saying things they shouldn’t. Here’s a list of what NOT to say during a DUI stop. 1. “I’ve driven after drinking way…
DUI: What if I Don’t Take a Breath Test?
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Mar 7, 2019 | DUI
When someone is pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), usually the officer will ask the driver to take field sobriety exercises (FSEs), then when the driver fails the tests, the officer will ask the driver to take a roadside breath test. It’s critical that all Florida drivers know that they are not legally required to take the FSEs,…