JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
What Constitutes Police Misconduct in a DUI Case?
by Jonathan Blecher | February 18, 2019 | DUI
In all occupations, employees or workers have the opportunity to make a good choice or a bad choice, and law enforcement officers are no different. Not only can law enforcement have errors in judgement like everybody else, but they are human and they too, can make mistakes. So, can police misconduct occur in a DUI case? […]
Can a DUI Affect Child Custody?
by Jonathan Blecher | February 11, 2019 | DUI
Child custody cases are common during and after a divorce, but they can also arise in a paternity action or in situations where the mother and father were never married, but paternity has been legally established. If you are a mother or a father in Miami-Dade County or anywhere else in Florida and you are […]
Why Should I Get an Expungement?
by Jonathan Blecher | February 4, 2019 | Expungement
There is no doubt that there’s a stigma of having a criminal record, and many people don’t truly realize the extent of this stigma until they experience it for themselves. While a criminal record can affect someone in many ways, there are three particular areas of life that are impacted the most: 1) employment, 2) […]
Can Over-the-Counter Supplements Lead to a DUI Charge?
by Jonathan Blecher | November 22, 2018 | DUI
Each state has enacted its own driving under the influence (DUI) laws and while there are many similarities from state-to-state, there are some nuances. For example, here in Florida, it’s illegal to drive under the influence of alcoholic beverages, a chemical substance like nitrous oxide, and any controlled substance including over-the-counter drugs, such as those formulated for […]
Can I Get a DUI for Nitrous?
by Jonathan Blecher | November 8, 2018 | Drug DUI
Nitrous oxide (N2O), also known as “laughing gas,” is a colorless gas used by dentists to sedate patients. It is combined with oxygen and used during some dental treatments to help ease patients’ anxiety. Not only does the gas cause “pleasant sensations,” but it can help patients relax in the dentist chair. Side effects from […]
