JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
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. […]
How a DUI Charge Can Impact Immigration Status
by Jonathan Blecher | August 2, 2020 | DUI
Lawful Permanent Residents & DUI Florida is home to a high volume of immigrants, many of which come from the Caribbean. More than one in five Florida residents is an immigrant, while one in eight residents are native-born U.S. citizens with at least one immigrant parent, reported by the American Immigration Council. These statistics demonstrate […]
Is Expunging Your DUI Record Possible in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 24, 2020 | DUI, Expungement
Sealing or Expunging public criminal history records in Florida is governed by F.S. 943.0585, 943.059, and new statute 943.0581. The purpose of these statutes is to block public access to criminal records and to grant people the qualified permission to deny the existence of the record of arrest and court case. DUI convictions can never […]
