JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
When Does a DUI Become a Felony in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | July 17, 2015 | DUI
In Florida, a DUI can be charged as a misdemeanor or a elony depending upon the facts of the case. If this was your first DUI offense and there weren’t any aggravating factors present, then odds are you won’t be charged with a felony DUI. On the other hand, if this is your third DUI offense […]
Understanding DUI and Child Neglect Charges in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | July 9, 2015 | DUI
In a recent case, a resident of Lake Worth, crashed her vehicle while driving under the influence of a cocktail of alcohol and medications. According to a Palm Beach County Sherriff’s Office arrest report, she was driving under the influence with her two children in the back seat. The crash occurred around 9 a.m. at […]
How a DUI Conviction Can Increase Your Insurance Costs
by Jonathan Blecher | July 8, 2015 | DUI, insurance
If you find yourself convicted of driving under the influence, you will receive a notice of suspension from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. If the notice is dated 11/1/14 or later you are required to purchase a FR44 policy with limits of Bodily Injury Liability/Property Damage Liability in the amounts of 100/300/50. […]
If I’m Arrested for DUI, Do I Have to Give a Sample of My DNA?
by Jonathan Blecher | July 2, 2015 | DUI
DNA has become a powerful law enforcement tool because, with the exception of identical twins, no two DNA profiles are the same. Meaning, DNA evidence can be collected from a crime scene and used to link suspects to a crime or to eliminate them from suspicion. When DNA is properly collected from a crime scene […]
Attorney Jonathan Blecher Recognized as a 2015 Super Lawyer
by Jonathan Blecher | June 26, 2015 | Firm News
Recently, Attorney Jonathan Blecher was recognized as a 2015 Super Lawyer in the category of Criminal Defense: DUI/DWI. This is an immense honor that was bestowed on a mere five lawyers in the entire state of Florida. Attorney Blecher is proud of this achievement and continues striving for such excellence on a daily basis. What […]
