JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
Can my charges be reduced?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 17, 2022 | Criminal Defense
You’re facing serious criminal charges, and you don’t really think that you can totally avoid a conviction – but you may have hope of seeing your charges reduced. Reduced charges (especially when they take an offense from a felony to a misdemeanor) can still benefit you when it comes to sentencing and the overall impact […]
Can a Breathalyzer Provide False Readings?
by Jonathan Blecher | May 25, 2022 | DUI
Even if you have never encountered one, there is a pretty good chance you have heard about breathalyzer tests. Basically, a breathalyzer test is used to determine the driver’s blood alcohol content (BAC) level in a DUI arrest. If the equipment gives a positive outcome, the obtained BAC test result can be used as evidence […]
What Is a No Contest Plea in a Criminal Case?
by Jonathan Blecher | May 23, 2022 | Criminal Defense
When Entering a No Contest Plea May Be the Better Option There are situations where a no-contest plea may make sense from a legal and practical standpoint. That usually depends on what risks exist outside the criminal case. Civil lawsuits are one example. Imagine somebody faces criminal charges after a traffic accident, a fight, or […]
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 […]
