JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG

Miami Curfew Order Violation Arrests

by Jonathan Blecher | 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 […]

Compassionate Release During COVID-19

by Jonathan Blecher | April 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Compassionate release is requested when terminal illness, advanced age, sickness, debilitation, or extreme family circumstances outweigh imprisonment. The coronavirus pandemic puts prisoners at a high-risk of exposure to the disease, meaning they have an increased chance of contracting it. Because of this, I am motivated to do everything in my power to fight for a compassionate […]

Car Theft Crimes on the Rise Since COVID-19 Lock-downs

by Jonathan Blecher | April 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Sheltering in place/Quarantine/Lock-down means your car could be sitting in your driveway, carport or parking garage. It also means that your car is vulnerable to car thieves. And while the crime rates in major cities are way down, auto theft is on the rise. In New York, for example, statistics show that reports of car […]

What Are the Florida Penalties for Price Gouging?

by Jonathan Blecher | April 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense

You May Pay the Price in Jail If you haven’t already heard, people are stockpiling necessities that are short in supply and selling them for extremely high prices. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the supply and demand of these items, some people are taking advantage of necessity shortages by purchasing these items in bulk and […]

Price Gouging & COVID-19

by Jonathan Blecher | April 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense

The Price Isn’t Right Across the country, prices for some of the most basic items have suddenly increased. When the supply is short for items in high demand, businesses and individuals can take advantage of price gouging basic commodities. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Florida has experienced over 1,000 complaints concerning price gouging on face masks, hand […]

Coronavirus May Lead to Increase in Domestic Violence Cases

by Jonathan Blecher | April 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense

You May Be Susceptible to False Accusations Families around the world are adjusting to new ways of life amid COVID-19 public safety regulations. Though it’s important to remain at home to protect yourself from contracting the coronavirus, you may not be protected from domestic violence accusations. While stress is increasing due to the tanking economy, […]

VIRTUAL DIVERSIONS DURING YOUR COVID-19 STAY-AT-HOME

by Jonathan Blecher | April 4, 2020 | Uncategorized

Being cooped up in your house during a pandemic for weeks can get old pretty quickly, particularly if you have kids running around your heels. Here’s a list of links for your physical and mental health. There’s SELF CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH, FREE WORKOUTS, VIRTUAL TOURS, EDUCATIONAL COURSES, QUARANTINE COOKING LESSONS, and FREE LEARNING WEBSITES […]

Florida Man Charged With DUI On Railroad Tracks

by Jonathan Blecher | March 3, 2020 | DUI

Florida has earned its reputation for the bizarre. On this past New Year’s Eve, Luis Rojas, 19, with more than twice the legal limit (.18) was found asleep behind the wheel on an unused part of the CSX railroad tracks in West Palm Beach. His car had been sideswiped by a commuter train, but he […]

Should I Take a Breath Test? The Midnight Call

by Jonathan Blecher | February 24, 2020 | DUI

When I tell people I’m a DUI specialist, the first question I’m asked is whether you take the test? Often this question comes up at 12:30 in the morning. The answer to this question turns on a variety of factors. I’m always available by cell phone to answer this question for someone about to make […]

DUI Diversion Program Proposals in Florida Legislature

by Jonathan Blecher | February 18, 2020 | Firm News

Proposed House Bill HB 1145/Senate Bill SB 1396 (2020) attempt to establish parameters for a statewide DUI Diversion Program. As the bills stand, they create a hodgepodge of poorly designed, impractical, punitive, and sometimes optional, requirements. While I think it’s a great idea in theory, most State Senators and State Representatives on the Criminal Justice […]