Miami Is Ready to Get Back in Action, One Step at a Time After months of waiting, it’s time to grab your sunscreen and towels: On June 1st, Miami Beach and Miami-Dade will reopen beaches and hotels. Miami Beach leads the pack, announcing its decision to reopen beaches and hotels on Friday, May 22nd. As a result, Miami-Dade decided to…
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Month: May 2020
The Return of Sports Means the Return of DUIs
On Behalf of Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | May 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sports Are on the Rise & So Are DUIs Restaurants, retailers, parks, and sports are beginning to make a comeback in Miami, finally giving residents something to look forward to. Some sports athletes are beginning their training and competitions now, making thousands of fans enthusiastic about watching their favorite team and athletes on TV again. However, fans must wait until…
What to Expect When Miami Reopens
On Behalf of Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | May 20, 2020 | Firm News, Uncategorized
It’s Not “Business as Usual” Quite Yet Cities within Miami-Dade County have slowly re-opened their doors, but strict rules apply in order to enforce safety while getting started with the “new normal.” Speaking of which, Miami-Dade County announced its Phase 1 plan on Monday, May 18th, which allows non-essential businesses to reopen under certain regulations under its New Normal Guide. Phase…
Unsafe Driving on The Rise During COVID-19
On Behalf of Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | May 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Most major cities are experiencing a decrease in traffic due to mandated COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Thus, while people are staying home, roads and highways are much emptier, causing a surge in aggressive and unsafe driving. What’s interesting is that many drivers who are pulled over for traffic violations don’t even realize they were breaking the law. I understand this confusion…
A Reminder on BUIs in Black Point Park & Marina After COVID-19 Reopening
On Behalf of Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
As states and counties begin to open up from lockdown, parks, golf courses and marinas have been given a first shot at compliance with new regulations. Boating is a practically a religion for many South Florida residents and with recreational boating comes drinking alcohol. The Florida Wildlife Commission, along with local city and county police agencies, are not only being…
Miami Curfew Order Violation Arrests
On Behalf of Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | May 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Stay Home or Risk Getting Locked Up On March 27th, the City of Miami ordered a strict curfew policy to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Residents must stay indoors from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. every night until further notice, and violators of the rule will be arrested by the City of Miami Police Department. To avoid encountering the police, which…