Category: DUI

Can a Florida DUI Stop Me from Buying a Gun?

by Jonathan Blecher | May 23, 2018 | DUI

A criminal conviction, even for misdemeanor driving under the influence (DUI), can affect your life in many ways. Often, a conviction leads to fines, incarceration, community service, probation or parole, restitution, and more. Some convictions also affect a defendant’s ability to vote or possess firearms in Florida. If you own a firearm or plan to in the […]

Do I Have to Take the Field Sobriety Tests?

by Jonathan Blecher | February 21, 2018 | DUI

When you’re pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) and the officer suspects that you have been drinking, usually, he or she will ask you to perform the standardized field sobriety tests and if you don’t do well on those, next you’ll be asked to submit to a chemical test, usually in […]

Can the Cops Follow Me from a Bar?

by Jonathan Blecher | February 14, 2018 | DUI

People come from all over the world to visit Miami’s white sandy beaches and to enjoy some of the best nightlife in the country. Due to its hot nightspots, one can imagine how Miami’s cops would be drawn to the area. After all, bar fights and drunk driving have to be a nightly occurrence. But […]

Can a DUI Stop Bar Me from Security Clearance?

by Jonathan Blecher | December 13, 2017 | DUI

Are you planning to get a job that involves access to classified information, one that involves a security clearance? If so, you will have to pass a rigorous background investigation which takes a close look at your personal and professional conduct, your criminal history (if any), your financial behavior, your allegiance to the United States, […]

DUI: Can the Police Search My Vehicle?

by Jonathan Blecher | December 6, 2017 | DUI

If you’re stopped by the police and they suspect that you’re driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, do they have the right to search your vehicle for an open container of alcohol, drugs, or stolen goods? What are your rights in the event of a warrantless search and seizure during a routine DUI […]