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On Behalf of Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Jan 31, 2023 | DUI
During a traffic stop, law enforcement may want evaluate a driver to determine if they are impaired by drugs or alcohol. Post-arrest, the police will request the driver take a breath test and if it reads 0.08% BAC or higher, then they’ll be charged with a DUI. A urine...
by jblecher | Jan 23, 2023 | Alcohol testing, DUI, Probation, Sobriety Tests
ETG testing is commonly used in legal proceedings such as probation and child custody cases. It is also used in rehabilitation and treatment centers to monitor patients' progress and ensure they are not consuming alcohol during their recovery ETG alcohol testing is a...
On Behalf of Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Jan 17, 2023 | First DUI, Traffic Stops
A lot is on the line if you have been charged with drunk driving. Depending on the nature of your charges, you risk a mandatory jail term, fines or even a license suspension, among other penalties. Fortunately, it is possible to overcome your Miami DUI charges with...
by jblecher | Jan 15, 2023 | Criminal Defense, Firm News, In the News
The prison phone call industry is a lucrative and predatory business that exploits the vulnerability of incarcerated individuals and their families. This industry operates by providing a telephone service for inmates to call loved ones and maintain communication while...
On Behalf of Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Jan 13, 2023 | Criminal Defense, Medical Marijuana
Over recent years, twenty-three states have legalized marijuana for recreational use, though Florida has not yet joined this trend. Legalization has been proposed in the Florida Legislature but hasn't made it past committee hearings. So while medical marijuana is...
On Behalf of Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Dec 30, 2022 | DUI, Sobriety Tests
When a police officer pulls you over, their goal is to write you a ticket or gather enough evidence to arrest you for a criminal violation. If they suspect alcohol impairment, they will ask you questions and request that you submit to roadside sobriety exercises to...
by jblecher | Dec 21, 2022 | Criminal Defense
Cocaine sentencing disparity refers to the unequal treatment of individuals who are convicted of crimes involving cocaine, particularly in regards to the length of prison sentences they receive. This issue has been a longstanding concern in the United States, where...
by jblecher | Dec 20, 2022 | Sobriety Tests
Roadside sobriety exercises, also known as field sobriety tests, are used by law enforcement officers to determine if a driver is impaired by alcohol or drugs. These tests are often administered during a traffic stop if an officer has reasonable suspicion that the...
On Behalf of Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Nov 17, 2022 | Criminal Defense
After getting a DUI, especially for the first time, many people fear that they will be charged fines or end up in jail. However, even first-time offenders in more serious cases are given an alternative to jail, such as house arrest. According to Florida Statutes...
On Behalf of Jonathan B. Blecher, P.A. | Oct 24, 2022 | DUI
It’s frustrating to be stopped by the police on suspicion of drunk driving, and even more upsetting to face arrest – especially when you think that the officer is being unfair, unreasonable or even acting illegally. However, you need to control your temper and your...
