Category: DUI
How the Resumption of Sports Leads to Increased DUI Incidents
by Jonathan Blecher | May 21, 2020 | DUI
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. […]
DUI on Railroad Tracks: What You Need to Know
by Jonathan Blecher | March 3, 2020 | DUI
Florida has earned its reputation for the bizarre. On this past New Year’s Eve, Luis Rojas, 19, with more than twice the legal limit (.18) was found asleep behind the wheel on an unused part of the CSX railroad tracks in West Palm Beach. His car had been sideswiped by a commuter train, but he […]
To Take or Not to Take the Breath Test: What You Need to Know
by Jonathan Blecher | February 24, 2020 | DUI, Sobriety Tests
When I tell people I’m a DUI specialist, the first question I’m asked is whether you take the test? Often this question comes up at 12:30 in the morning. The answer to this question turns on a variety of factors. I’m always available by cell phone to answer this question for someone about to make […]
What’s Next for DUI Diversion Programs in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | February 18, 2020 | DUI
Proposed House Bill HB 1145/Senate Bill SB 1396 (2020) attempt to establish parameters for a statewide DUI Diversion Program. As the bills stand, they create a hodgepodge of poorly designed, impractical, punitive, and sometimes optional, requirements. While I think it’s a great idea in theory, most State Senators and State Representatives on the Criminal Justice […]
Will You Be Tested for Drugs or Alcohol During Probation?
by Jonathan Blecher | February 12, 2020 | DUI
The answer is YES. If you’ve been placed on probation for DUI or any other criminal offense expect that the probation officer will require you to submit to drug testing. Alcohol is considered a drug, so positive result for either may result in a probation violation warrant for your arrest, or simply a warning. In […]
