JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
Justice Department Moves to End Cocaine Sentencing Disparity
by Jonathan Blecher | December 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 there is a significant difference in the way that federal sentencing guidelines treat offenses involving […]
The Accuracy of Roadside Sobriety Tests: What You Need to Know
by Jonathan Blecher | December 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 driver is under the influence. There are three standardized field sobriety tests […]
Should You Agree to a Standardized Field Sobriety Test?
by Jonathan Blecher | December 20, 2022 | DUI
Under suspicion of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, police may pull over a driver and ask them to perform a sobriety test. Police may ask the driver to do a more commonly known sobriety test called a breathalyzer to evaluate their blood-alcohol content (BAC). If their BAC is 0.08% or more, then […]
Can you face a DUI charge when the alcohol doesn’t affect you?
by Jonathan Blecher | December 2, 2022 | DUI
The average adult driver may have an overly simplistic idea of what constitutes a driving under the influence (DUI) offense. Many people think that a driver has to show diminished skill at the wheel or cause harm to other people, such as injuries and property damage, for the state to bring impaired driving charges against […]
3 Key Things You Should Know About House Arrest
by Jonathan Blecher | November 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 Chapter 948.001(3), house arrest is a form of community control […]
