JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
Facing Jail Time for a First DUI Offense in Florida: What to Expect
by Jonathan Blecher | June 21, 2017 | DUI, First DUI
Under Florida law, a first-time misdemeanor driving under the influence (DUI) conviction is punishable by up to 9 months in jail. In light of that information, does it mean that all DUI defendants are incarcerated upon a conviction? It depends on the facts of the case. When it comes to a first DUI offense, sentencing […]
Can Prescription Drugs Lead to a DUI Charge?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 21, 2017 | Drug DUI, DUI
While many simply associate a DUI with driving drunk, a person can also be arrested for DUI if they are under the influence of prescription drugs. Regardless of whether or not the driver legally had access to their prescribed medication, Florida DUI laws cover any sort of impairment that stems from an unnatural substance, providing […]
What Happens if You Tamper with a Witness in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 21, 2017 | Criminal Defense
In police investigations and subsequent prosecutions, witness testimony can be valued as “critical evidence.” Since a witness’s testimony can be vital to a case or the “proverbial nail in the coffin,” it’s not unusual for criminal defendants to bully, harass, or threaten witnesses in hopes of scaring them away from talking to the police or […]
Can I Represent Myself?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 16, 2017 | Criminal Defense
If you have ever been arrested on criminal charges, such as a DUI, you should recognize the line in the Miranda Rights that states that “if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you.” Even if you have never been in handcuffs, you’ve probably heard a movie or television character say this […]
How Accurate Are Breathalyzer Tests?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 14, 2017 | Sobriety Tests
To this day, breathalyzer results are often relied upon as strong and conclusive evidence that an individual is guilty of drunk driving. Unfortunately, it has slowly become more apparent that these results don’t hold the irrefutability some have claimed. Researchers, scientists, and attorneys have spent years analyzing breathalyzer machines to arrive at similar conclusions: things […]
