Mandatory IID Installation in FL Would Save Lives, Says MADD Drunk driving deaths in West Virginia, Arizona, Louisiana, and New Mexico have significantly decreased after ignition interlock devices were required for all DUI offenders. Florida may be next. Currently, a first-time DUI conviction with no aggravating factors in Florida does not require you to install an ignition interlock device (IID),…
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Month: May 2021
Can You Go to Canada if You Have a DUI?
On Behalf of Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | May 11, 2021 | Criminal Defense, DUI
Convicted for DUI or Reckless Driving? Canada May Not Let You In. If you got a DUI or reckless driving conviction in the US, you may want to reconsider your plans to visit Canada, as the country has strict policies on immigration and tourism for foreign nationals who have a criminal record. Canadian immigration officials generally won’t allow foreign nationals…
Tips for Virtual Court Hearings
On Behalf of Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | May 4, 2021 | Criminal Defense
How Do I Prepare for a Zoom Court Hearing? Virtual court hearings have become the new “norm” in the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we don’t know when all Florida courts will reopen for in-person hearings, we do know that video conference hearings are the only available option for most defendants in the state. If you were charged with a crime in…