JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
Steps to Clear Your Criminal Record in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | March 14, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Record Sealing or Expungement Criminal records can be cleared in several different ways in the State of Florida. Criminal cases that have been dismissed by a judge or dropped by the state can be eligible for expungement. An expungement will result in the destruction of the criminal history record at the Clerk’s offices and will […]
Why Younger Drivers Face Stricter Blood Alcohol Limits
by Jonathan Blecher | March 14, 2017 | DUI, Underage DUI
The legal drinking age in the state of Florida is 21, so anyone under 21 may face charges of being a minor in possession of alcohol. In addition, if they are charged with driving under the influence, they may face serious consequences and additional charges. While blood alcohol levels are set at .08 for most […]
Top Strategies for Fighting a DUI Charge in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | March 11, 2017 | DUI
Just because you face a DUI arrest doesn’t mean your situation is hopeless. In fact, there are many possible defenses that can be engaged to help you fight these charges. Some of the most common defenses include: Illegal Stop Oftentimes drivers are stopped without any reasonable suspicion or because they were caught in a DUI […]
Understanding Warrant Requirements for Arrests in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2017 | Criminal Defense
The police do not necessarily need a warrant to place you under arrest. If a police officer believes (or claims to believe) that there is probable cause that a crime is being committed, or has been committed and that you are the suspect, you can be placed under arrest. The driving conduct could be: Speeding […]
Forced Blood Tests in DUI Cases
by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2017 | DUI, Sobriety Tests
When Missouri v. McNeely was decided in 2012, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the judgment of the Missouri Supreme Court holding, that in a DUI investigation, “the natural dissipation of alcohol in the bloodstream does not constitute an exigency in every case sufficient to justify conducting a blood test without a warrant.” […]
