JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG

Can Immigrants Get Deported for DUI?

by Jonathan Blecher | August 2, 2020 | DUI

Lawful Permanent Residents & DUI Florida is home to a high volume of immigrants, many of which come from the Caribbean. More than one in five Florida residents is an immigrant, while one in eight residents are native-born U.S. citizens with at least one immigrant parent, reported by the American Immigration Council. These statistics demonstrate […]

Can I Seal or Expunge My DUI Charges in Florida?

by Jonathan Blecher | June 24, 2020 | Firm News

Sealing or Expunging public criminal history records in Florida is governed by F.S. 943.0585, 943.059, and new statute 943.0581. The purpose of these statutes is to block public access to criminal records and to grant people the qualified permission to deny the existence of the record of arrest and court case. DUI convictions can never […]

Jonathan Blecher, P.A. Earns 2020 Super Lawyers Recognition

by Jonathan Blecher | June 17, 2020 | Firm News

Not One, Two or Three Times. But Six Times in a Row. It is with great pleasure to announce that I have been named to the 2020 Super Lawyers list yet again. For six years in a row, Super Lawyers has recognized my high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only five percent of […]

How Cybercrimes Exploit COVID-19

by Jonathan Blecher | June 16, 2020 | Criminal Defense

COVID-19 Isn’t the Only Threat to the Nation The coronavirus has impacted nearly every American across the nation in some way. Whether it be health, employment, relationships or social activities, the pandemic has hindered the livelihoods of millions. But there’s another crisis affecting Americans during COVID-19: Fraud schemes. The FBI issued a Statement for the Record discussing […]

You Can Get a DUI Without Drinking Alcohol

by Jonathan Blecher | June 1, 2020 | DUI

It doesn’t matter if you only had one beer, getting behind the wheel after drinking could result in a DUI arrest. Driving under the influence, or DUI, is a common offense. Thousands of Floridians get pulled over for DUI each year, but you might be surprised to learn that not all DUI arrests involve alcohol […]

Miami Beach to Reopen Beach & Hotels on June 1st

by Jonathan Blecher | May 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Miami Is Ready to Get Back in Action, One Step at a Time After months of waiting, it’s time to grab your sunscreen and towels: On June 1st, Miami Beach and Miami-Dade will reopen beaches and hotels. Miami Beach leads the pack, announcing its decision to reopen beaches and hotels on Friday, May 22nd. As […]

The Return of Sports Means the Return of DUIs

by Jonathan Blecher | May 21, 2020 | Uncategorized

Sports Are on the Rise & So Are DUIs Restaurants, retailers, parks, and sports are beginning to make a comeback in Miami, finally giving residents something to look forward to. Some sports athletes are beginning their training and competitions now, making thousands of fans enthusiastic about watching their favorite team and athletes on TV again. […]

What to Expect When Miami Reopens

It’s Not “Business as Usual” Quite Yet Cities within Miami-Dade County have slowly re-opened their doors, but strict rules apply in order to enforce safety while getting started with the “new normal.” Speaking of which, Miami-Dade County announced its Phase 1 plan on Monday, May 18th, which allows non-essential businesses to reopen under certain regulations […]

Unsafe Driving on The Rise During COVID-19

by Jonathan Blecher | May 15, 2020 | Uncategorized

Most major cities are experiencing a decrease in traffic due to mandated COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Thus, while people are staying home, roads and highways are much emptier, causing a surge in aggressive and unsafe driving. What’s interesting is that many drivers who are pulled over for traffic violations don’t even realize they were breaking the […]

A Reminder on BUIs in Black Point Park & Marina After COVID-19 Reopening

by Jonathan Blecher | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorized

As states and counties begin to open up from lockdown, parks, golf courses and marinas have been given a first shot at compliance with new regulations. Boating is a practically a religion for many South Florida residents and with recreational boating comes drinking alcohol. The Florida Wildlife Commission, along with local city and county police […]