JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
Extradition Warrants in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | January 28, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Interstate extradition is the process of keeping a fugitive in custody, so the authorities can take that person back to the state where they are still facing an outstanding arrest warrant. If you were charged with a misdemeanor or a felony and fled the state, you will be classified as a fugitive. Florida extradites fugitives, […]
How Bail Bonds Work
by Jonathan Blecher | January 21, 2021 | Bail, Criminal Defense
After being arrested, you will likely be able to be released on bail. Depending on the severity of your crime, the amount may be as low as $100 or substantially more in severe circumstances. For example, a misdemeanor may only set you back $250, but a felony drug possession charge significantly more. If you cannot […]
Day Drinking DUIs
by Jonathan Blecher | January 14, 2021 | DUI
Drunk driving is treated as a serious offense in Florida and, in a state that offers such beautiful weather and a bevy of hot spots dedicated to getting the party started early, day drinking is often a problem. The penalties for a DUI conviction can be steep, even for a first-time offender, so it is […]
Why Bipartisan Support for Cannabis is Growing
by Jonathan Blecher | December 15, 2020 | Medical Marijuana
Is Federal Marijuana Reform a Possibility? The US Senate election results may affect cannabis legislation at the federal level. While five states legalized either medical or adult-use cannabis this past election, the question of whether Congress will consider federal cannabis policy reform has no clear answer yet. However, there is hope. Many Democrats have long-supported […]
Cannabis No Longer Listed as One of the Most Dangerous Drugs
by Jonathan Blecher | December 7, 2020 | Medical Marijuana
Medical Cannabis Is Making History The World Health Organization proposed 6 recommendations on international regulations of different parts and uses of cannabis, and out of all the recommendations, reclassifying cannabis was a primary concern for the United Nations Commission for Narcotic Drugs (CND). As such, the Commission voted on December 2nd to remove medical cannabis […]
