JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
How Miami-Dade’s Pre-Trial Diversion Programs Can Help Your Case
by Jonathan Blecher | November 10, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Each state has enacted its own laws, sentencing and penalties for misdemeanor and felony crimes. Of all states, Florida has a reputation for imposing some of the harshest penalties for criminal violations, along with Arizona and Texas. What if you get into trouble with the law, is there anything you can do to minimize the consequences you […]
First DUI Offense: Do You Need an Ignition Interlock Device?”
by Jonathan Blecher | November 3, 2016 | DUI, First DUI
If you are familiar with Florida’s DUI laws, you may be aware of the fact that Section 316.193 of the Florida Statutes requires that certain DUI offenders install Ignition Interlock Devices (IIDs). If you’re not familiar with IIDs, they are a small breath testing device that is connected to a person’s vehicle. The IID is […]
Why Experts Are Pushing for a Lower BAC Limit for Drivers
by Jonathan Blecher | September 29, 2016 | DUI, Traffic Offenses, Traffic Stops
Every year the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) releases its “most wanted” list of ten policies recommended for national implementation. This year, the list includes suggested changes towards the improvement of rail transit safety, the reduction of fatigue-related accidents, and the reduction of accidents due to alcohol impairment. The proposed changes to drinking and driving […]
How Domestic Abuse Charges Can Impact Your Gun Ownership Rights
by Jonathan Blecher | September 23, 2016 | Criminal Defense
The United States Supreme Court has ruled in a 6-2 vote that individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic abuse can lose the right to purchase or own firearms. According to the majority opinion in the case of Voisine v. the United States, written by Justice Elena Kagan, misdemeanor assault convictions for domestic violence are sufficient enough to invoke a federal ban […]
How Florida Handles Juvenile Offenders with Civil Citations
by Jonathan Blecher | September 16, 2016 | Firm News
During the 1990s, gangs and other organized criminals were exploiting Florida’s youth by getting them to commit violent crimes. The violent crime rate among juveniles in the state was so high that people from all over the world were discouraged from visiting Florida, according to the Miami-Dade Juvenile Services Department (JSD). By 1995, there were 20,000 juvenile […]
