JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG

Criminal Restitution in Florida

by Jonathan Blecher | July 27, 2017 | Criminal Defense

When someone is convicted of a crime in Florida, typically the penalties will involve jail, probation, community service, and fines. Depending on the facts of the case, one of the penalties may involve restitution. What is restitution? In criminal cases, restitution may be a condition handed down by a judge. Restitution involves repaying money to a victim […]

Debunking Common Myths About Drunk Driving

by Jonathan Blecher | July 20, 2017 | DUI

Drinking and driving is a serious subject matter that comes with severe consequences. While most states have a clearly set limit for Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of .08, it can still be tricky to know if you’ve passed that limit, unless you own a personal breathalyzer. In Miami, if you have a BAC level between […]

The Driver License Compact: How It Affects Your DUI in Florida

by Jonathan Blecher | July 17, 2017 | DUI

Since Miami is a magnet for tourists and “snowbirds,” DUI attorneys see their fair share of out-of-towners who are arrested for DUI. If you were arrested for driving under the influence while visiting Miami, you’re probably wondering how a Florida DUI will affect your driving privileges in your home state. Will your home state find […]

Sobriety Checkpoints in Florida: Can You Legally Turn Around?

by Jonathan Blecher | July 14, 2017 | DUI, Sobriety Tests

You’re driving home after having a few drinks with friends and you notice something that no driver ever enjoys seeing – a sobriety checkpoint. Is it worth the risk of going through the checkpoint when you know there is some alcohol in your system, considering many people are arrested at sobriety checkpoints despite low breath […]

How a DUI Can Impact Your Credit Score and Financial Health

At first glance, a DUI and your credit may seem unrelated, but they can be connected in more ways than one. For instance, the fact that most DUI-related costs can be put on a credit card is one reason why a DUI can cause credit scores to tank. Essentially, if you don’t have the cash […]