JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG

How App-Based Taxis Are Helping Reduce Drunk Driving

by Jonathan Blecher | September 10, 2015 | DUI

It is hard to go out for a night on the town these days without someone mentioning Uber, Lyft, or Side Car – the three most popular app-based taxi services out there. The services were initially founded to easily connect drivers to their clientele, potentially avoiding that awkward feeling everyone gets when stepping into a […]

Judge in Broward County Faces Consequences After DUI Arrest

by Jonathan Blecher | September 3, 2015 | DUI

A Broward County circuit judge agreed to a 90-day suspension without pay as a disciplinary measure for driving under the influence of Ambien, a prescription sleep aid. Judge Lynn Rosenthal was charged with DUI after an incident on May 27, 2014. The accident occurred at Broward County Courthouse, where the judge clipped a deputy’s marked […]

Should I Refuse a Breath, Blood, or Urine Test During a DUI Arrest?

by Jonathan Blecher | September 1, 2015 | DUI

In Florida, everyone on the roadways – they could be in a car, on a motorcycle, or operating a huge semi-truck – has automatically agreed to an “implied consent” law, whether they realize it or not. This law states that by accepting your responsibilities as a driver and using your license as issued by the […]

Can I Get a Hardship License if I’m Caught Driving on a Suspended License?

by Jonathan Blecher | August 27, 2015 | Criminal Defense

If you were recently arrested for DUI charges in Miami, the thought of a suspended license is probably overwhelming, especially if you have a family or your work is miles from home. Many people who are convicted of DUI and have their license suspended find themselves in quite the predicament. When a person is convicted […]

Can I Be Charged with a DUI for Being Asleep in the Car While Intoxicated?

by Jonathan Blecher | August 20, 2015 | DUI

After a night out drinking on the town, driving home would not only be reckless but it could result in an arrest for driving under the influence (DUI). Instead, you may think it wise to sleep it off in your vehicle until it is safe to drive. If you make that choice, you very likely […]