JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
Can I Get a DUI if I’m Not Driving?
by Jonathan Blecher | September 20, 2018 | DUI
It’s common knowledge that it’s unlawful to drive a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or a combination of drugs and alcohol, but what fewer people are aware of is that it’s also unlawful to be under the influence, driving or “in actual physical control” of a vehicle. “Actual physical control,” what […]
Can a DUI Impact Your Ability to Travel Internationally?
by Jonathan Blecher | September 12, 2018 | DUI
If you were arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) charges of drugs or alcohol in Miami and you have plans to travel outside the United States, it makes sense for you to consider if a DUI conviction can affect your ability to travel abroad. “Will a DUI conviction stop me from getting a U.S. […]
Understanding Withhold of Adjudication in Florida DUI Cases
by Jonathan Blecher | September 4, 2018 | Criminal Defense
You’re probably aware of the traditional consequences of a criminal conviction – fines and imprisonment, but you may not realize some of the collateral consequences of a conviction, such as losing the right to vote, serve on a jury, and hold public office. A conviction can lead to other consequences as well. Convictions typically affect housing, […]
How Your Florida DUI Affects Your Car Insurance Rates
by Jonathan Blecher | August 20, 2018 | DUI
Whenever a Florida driver is charged with driving under the influence (DUI), it’s not long before they start to think, “If I’m convicted of DUI, how will my insurance premiums be impacted?” The answer, “They’ll increase…by a lot.” When a driver has a major violation, such as DUI, their auto insurance premiums can skyrocket for […]
What Is Restitution in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 13, 2018 | Criminal Defense
In Florida, certain criminal defendants are ordered by the court to pay what’s called “restitution” to the victims of their crimes. Under Section 775.089 of the Florida Statutes, the court can order that an offender make restitution to their victim(s) for damage or loss caused by the offender’s criminal episode, or indirectly caused by the offense. According […]
