JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
Florida Boating Accidents: Why They’re Increasing and How to Stay Safe
by Jonathan Blecher | June 1, 2021 | BUI
According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are some concerning statistics regarding a rise in boating accidents in Florida’s waterways. The Commission’s 2020 Boating Accident Statistical Report states that as many as 836 boating accidents were reported in 2020, which represented a 26% increase from 2019. Injuries were also on the rise […]
Why MADD is Pushing for Mandatory Ignition Interlock Devices in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | May 17, 2021 | DUI, Criminal Defense
Mandatory IID Installation in FL Would Save Lives, Says MADD Drunk driving deaths in West Virginia, Arizona, Louisiana, and New Mexico have significantly decreased after ignition interlock devices were required for all DUI offenders. Florida may be next. Currently, a first-time DUI conviction with no aggravating factors in Florida does not require you to install […]
Traveling to Canada with a DUI: What You Need to Know
by Jonathan Blecher | May 11, 2021 | DUI
Convicted for DUI or Reckless Driving? Canada May Not Let You In. If you got a DUI or reckless driving conviction in the US, you may want to reconsider your plans to visit Canada, as the country has strict policies on immigration and tourism for foreign nationals who have a criminal record. Canadian immigration officials […]
Tips for Virtual Court Hearings
by Jonathan Blecher | May 4, 2021 | Criminal Defense
How Do I Prepare for a Zoom Court Hearing? Virtual court hearings have become the new “norm” in the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we don’t know when all Florida courts will reopen for in-person hearings, we do know that video conference hearings are the only available option for most defendants in the state. If you were […]
How to Remove Your Mugshot from the Internet
by Jonathan Blecher | April 13, 2021 | Expungement
While plenty of people probably enjoy seeing celebrity mugshots on tabloid covers, the fact is that it can be incredibly embarrassing for the person in question. Mugshots are public information, so even if you are just a regular person trying to leave the past behind you, chances are that you do not want your mugshot […]
