JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
The Truth Behind the D-L Test
by Jonathan Blecher | October 22, 2020 | DUI
If you got charged for DUI, you must remember that you are innocent until proven guilty. You’d be surprised to learn how many fatal mistakes are made in the justice system, one being the use of a field sobriety test that doesn’t necessarily test for drugs alone. A NarcoPouch test is a presumptive field sobriety test […]
Why Marijuana’s Smell Is No Longer Probable Cause for Police Searches
by Jonathan Blecher | October 22, 2020 | Medical Marijuana
Virginia recently passed legislation that restricts police officers from conducting warrantless searches based on marijuana odor. Prior to this law passing, officers who smelled marijuana from a person or property could lawfully search and seize them. The evidence they obtained could then be used at court proceedings to potentially convict defendants ofmarijuana-related offenses. Luckily, that […]
The Evolution of DUI Laws in the U.S
by Jonathan Blecher | October 7, 2020 | DUI
A recent order from a local Colorado judge requires those who are arrested for DUI in Aspen and Pitkin County to remain in jail until their court hearing. Pitkin County Judge Erin Fernandez-Ely supported her decision with Colorado’s DUI statutes, which require anyone who was arrested for DUI to be brought before a county judge. […]
Refusing a Breath Test in Florida: Know Your Rights
by Jonathan Blecher | August 21, 2020 | DUI, Sobriety Tests
Implied Consent & DUI Breath Tests In Florida, drivers who are suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) will likely get asked to submit to a breathalyzer test. A breath test measures blood alcohol content (BAC) by determining how much alcohol is present when a person exhales into the device. Contrary to popular belief, Florida […]
What Happens to Your Criminal Record After Expungement?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 19, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Accessing Expunged Criminal Records in FL People who end up on the wrong side of the law can suffer steep consequences, including a criminal record. Criminal records can hold people back from enjoying the same opportunities as those who don’t have a record, resulting in barriers to employment, housing, education, financial aid and social acceptance. […]
