JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG

What Is a No Contest Plea in a Criminal Case?

by Jonathan Blecher | May 23, 2022 | Criminal Defense

If you are charged with a crime in Florida, one of the most important issues you will need to explore is the type of plea you should enter during the arraignment. One of the pleas you can consider is known as a “no-contest plea.” Nolo contendere or no-contest is a Latin term that translates to […]

Should you contest a DUI?

by Jonathan Blecher | May 18, 2022 | DUI

Drunk driving is one of the simplest ways to become a criminal without intending to. A criminal record can haunt you for life, so it is crucial to do all you can to fight a DUI charge in Miami. Getting legal help to understand your options will be crucial to that. Yet many people never […]

How to Determine If You’re Fit to Drive After Drinking

by Jonathan Blecher | May 16, 2022 | DUI

You may have carefully calculated how much you drink before driving home without a problem for years. Then one day, the police pulled you over and asked you to perform a Breathalyzer test which you failed. There are two possible scenarios. You may have been wrong all along about how much you could safely drink […]

What Happens If You Refuse the Breathalyzer Test During a DUI Stop?

by Jonathan Blecher | May 10, 2022 | DUI

The result of a breath, blood or urine test often is the strongest piece of evidence in a DUI case. But when it comes to the breath test, at least, the police cannot make you take one without your consent. So what happens if you refuse to take the test? Could the officer have to […]

How New Infrastructure Legislation Affects Drunk Driving Laws

by Jonathan Blecher | March 24, 2022 | DUI

Drunk driving is a serious issue facing legislators and policymakers. How can you fix something that is different in every case? Finding solutions to these issues can prove beneficial for everyone but difficult to implement. With the passage of infrastructure bill HR 3684, legislators hope that providing additional regulations and safety rules will help save […]