JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG

WHAT ARE THE CONSEQUENCES FOR LEAVING A COURT-ORDERED DRUG & ALCOHOL TREATMENT CENTER?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 22, 2023 | Firm News

Leaving a drug and alcohol treatment center when court-ordered can have serious consequences, as the court has ordered the treatment as a part of a legal sentence, condition of pre-trial release or condition of probation or parole. The specific consequences can vary depending on the terms of the court order and the jurisdiction in which […]

WHEN CAN POLICE SEARCH YOUR PROPERTY?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 22, 2023 | Firm News, Uncategorized

We’ve all seen it on crime shows. An officer goes to search someone’s home or vehicle, the suspects scoffs and says, “You can’t do that!” and then the officer  proudly flashes a warrant and proceeds with the search. Or, the officer wants to carry out a search, the suspect smugly says “Got a warrant?” and […]

Can a Passenger be DUI in a Self-Driving Car?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 15, 2023 | Firm News

In most places, a person who is a passenger in a self-driving car would not be charged with DUI because they are not actively operating the vehicle. As more self-driving cars hit the roads, we can expect to see more legal precedents established around their use.

What is “drugged driving” in Florida?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2023 | Drug DUI

You probably have a pretty good idea of what “drunk driving” involves. That term is thrown around a lot, but DUI laws in Florida define the crime as “driving under the influence of alcohol to the extent that your normal faculties are impaired” or “driving with an unlawful blood alcohol level”. We can all agree […]

Sucking on a penny and other myths about beating a DUI

by Jonathan Blecher | March 6, 2023 | Alcohol testing, DUI

Spend any time in a bar or campsite, and you’re bound to hear all kinds of rumors, theories and “true stories that happened to a friend of someone’s uncle” about how you can pass a Breathalyzer test even after having a few drinks. These kinds of urban legends may make for good conversation but very […]