JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
Florida’s New Domestic Violence Laws: Key Changes You Should Know
by Jonathan Blecher | August 7, 2017 | Criminal Defense, Misdemeanors
Florida’s Governor Rick Scott recently signed revisions to Florida’s Domestic Violence laws. The changes to Florida law, which take effect on October 1st, 2017, focus on 1) minimum jail sentences for domestic violence; 2) domestic violence in the presence of a child, and 3) withholds of adjudication which previously allowed certain convicted defendants to still […]
Key Questions to Ask Your DUI Lawyer Before Your Case
by Jonathan Blecher | August 7, 2017 | DUI
Regardless of the circumstances surrounding your DUI arrest, it has the potential to impact the rest of your life. Time in jail, heavy fines, and a suspended license are all consequences you could face without the right defense team protecting your rights. But how do you choose the right attorney? While there is a huge […]
Can I Challenge a Police Report?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 3, 2017 | DUI
Anytime that law enforcement is involved in an incident, no matter how minor, a police report will be filed that details what the police on the scene observed. This will include a detailed recollection of events and explain what evidence law enforcement found to bring charges against you. In a DUI arrest, this police report […]
Miami DUI Checkpoints
by Jonathan Blecher | July 31, 2017 | DUI
DUI checkpoints, also called “sobriety checkpoints” are locations where law enforcement officers set up to check drivers for signs of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Across the United States, many jurisdictions use DUI checkpoints as a part their anti-drunk driving campaign. Are DUI checkpoints legal? Due to the fact that there are […]
What Happens If You Violate DUI Probation in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | July 31, 2017 | DUI
Suppose you were convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Miami or anywhere else in Florida. If this was your first DUI, your total period of incarceration and probation could not exceed one year under Sec. 316.193(5)(6) of the Florida Statutes. Assuming you were placed on DUI probation, what would the basic terms of […]
