JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
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 […]
What Happens if You Refuse a Field Sobriety Test in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | August 7, 2015 | DUI, Sobriety Tests
What Happens If You Refuse a Field Sobriety Test in Florida? What Happens After Refusal In Florida, drivers are not legally required to perform field sobriety exercises during a DUI investigation. Unlike breath, blood, or urine testing under Florida’s implied consent law, field sobriety tests are generally considered voluntary. However, refusing these exercises can still […]
CDL DUI and Your Future
by Jonathan Blecher | July 23, 2015 | DUI
According to Florida State law, it is illegal for a driver in possession of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and operating a commercial vehicle to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of 0.04% or higher. While this is just half of a typical driving under the influence (DUI) charge, the strictness is in […]
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 […]
