JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
Extradition Warrants in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | January 28, 2021 | Firm News
Interstate extradition is the process of keeping a fugitive in custody, so the authorities can take that person back to the state where they are still facing an outstanding arrest warrant. If you were charged with a misdemeanor or a felony and fled the state, you will be classified as a fugitive. Florida extradites fugitives, […]
How Bail Bonds Work
by Jonathan Blecher | January 21, 2021 | Firm News
After being arrested, you will likely be able to be released on bail. Depending on the severity of your crime, the amount may be as low as $100 or substantially more in severe circumstances. For example, a misdemeanor may only set you back $250, but a felony drug possession charge significantly more. If you cannot […]
Day Drinking DUIs
by Jonathan Blecher | January 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Drunk driving is treated as a serious offense in Florida and, in a state that offers such beautiful weather and a bevy of hot spots dedicated to getting the party started early, day drinking is often a problem. The penalties for a DUI conviction can be steep, even for a first-time offender, so it is […]
Bipartisan Support for Cannabis on the Rise
by Jonathan Blecher | December 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
Is Federal Marijuana Reform a Possibility? The US Senate election results may affect cannabis legislation at the federal level. While five states legalized either medical or adult-use cannabis this past election, the question of whether Congress will consider federal cannabis policy reform has no clear answer yet. However, there is hope. Many Democrats have long-supported […]
Cannabis Removed from World’s Most Dangerous Drugs List
by Jonathan Blecher | December 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
Medical Cannabis Is Making History The World Health Organization proposed 6 recommendations on international regulations of different parts and uses of cannabis, and out of all the recommendations, reclassifying cannabis was a primary concern for the United Nations Commission for Narcotic Drugs (CND). As such, the Commission voted on December 2nd to remove medical cannabis […]
The Truth Behind the D-L Test
by Jonathan Blecher | October 22, 2020 | DUI
If you got charged for DUI, you must remember that you are innocent until proven guilty. You’d be surprised to learn how many fatal mistakes are made in the justice system, one being the use of a field sobriety test that doesn’t necessarily test for drugs alone. A NarcoPouch test is a presumptive field sobriety test […]
The Smell of Marijuana Is No Longer Probable Cause to Conduct a Search
by Jonathan Blecher | October 22, 2020 | Firm News
Virginia recently passed legislation that restricts police officers from conducting warrantless searches based on marijuana odor. Prior to this law passing, officers who smelled marijuana from a person or property could lawfully search and seize them. The evidence they obtained could then be used at court proceedings to potentially convict defendants ofmarijuana-related offenses. Luckily, that […]
Key Takeaways from a Pitkin County Jail Incident
by Jonathan Blecher | October 7, 2020 | Firm News
A recent order from a local Colorado judge requires those who are arrested for DUI in Aspen and Pitkin County to remain in jail until their court hearing. Pitkin County Judge Erin Fernandez-Ely supported her decision with Colorado’s DUI statutes, which require anyone who was arrested for DUI to be brought before a county judge. […]
Can I Refuse a Breath Test in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 21, 2020 | DUI
Implied Consent & DUI Breath Tests In Florida, drivers who are suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) will likely get asked to submit to a breathalyzer test. A breath test measures blood alcohol content (BAC) by determining how much alcohol is present when a person exhales into the device. Contrary to popular belief, Florida […]
Who Can See My Criminal Record After Expungement?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 19, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Accessing Expunged Criminal Records in FL People who end up on the wrong side of the law can suffer steep consequences, including a criminal record. Criminal records can hold people back from enjoying the same opportunities as those who don’t have a record, resulting in barriers to employment, housing, education, financial aid and social acceptance. […]
