Reckless driving in Florida carries serious penalties. Depending on the facts, the offense can be charged as a misdemeanor or felony, with punishments including incarceration and/or fines. If you’re convicted, you will also have a mark on your criminal record, which can show up on background checks for employment, housing, or other opportunities. But being charged with reckless driving doesn’t…
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Month: April 2022
How to Get a Domestic Violence Stay Away Order Lifted
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Apr 26, 2022 | Firm News
In Florida domestic violence cases, courts are concerned with protecting the alleged victim or other family or household members who might be endangered should the defendant be released. A common tool judges use to ensure the safety of others is a stay away order. The order restricts the defendant from interacting with anyone named in it. Violating a stay away…
Reducing Anxiety Before Your Court Date
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Apr 22, 2022 | Firm News
Having an upcoming court hearing for your criminal case can be anxiety-producing. That’s understandable. Whether this is your first brush with the law or you have been previously accused of a violation, the justice process can be complex and challenging to follow. Various rules, procedures, and formalities exist concerning when to speak, what you should say, and how evidence can…
ANYTHING YOU POST CAN AND WILL BE USED AGAINST YOU
Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Apr 5, 2022 | Criminal Defense, Social Media
You may not have realized it, but you’ve been a witness to a crime. It’s true. There are millions of people posting criminal evidence on social media, whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter or Tik Tok. For example, there’s a comments sections under videos posted by a lawyer on TikTok, Alex Peter. Folks frequently ask for legal advice, talk about…