Category: DUI
Can a DUI Affect My Credit?
by Jonathan Blecher | October 18, 2017 | DUI
If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Miami or anywhere else in Florida, a DUI can definitely damage your credit. While a DUI is not reported directly on your credit like a bankruptcy, judgement, or a lien, there are other ways that it can damage your FICO score. If you don’t […]
Marijuana DUI in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | September 6, 2017 | DUI
If you’re a supporter of medical marijuana or marijuana for recreational use, or both, you’ve probably heard how some states have decriminalized marijuana possession for personal use. Colorado, Nevada, California, and Oregon for example, have made it legal for adults to possess a small amount of marijuana for recreational purposes. Medical marijuana is also widely […]
How Important are Videos in DUI Cases?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 31, 2017 | DUI
Police dashcam videos show how important the use of video technology can be when defending a DUI case. In the case of one such video, three police officers involved from Oklahoma were suspended for lying in police reports about the DUI arrest. In Miami-Dade County, Florida police agencies across the board discontinued the use of […]
I Failed the Field Sobriety Tests – Is There Hope That I Can Avoid a Conviction?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 23, 2017 | DUI
When you are pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol and the police officer asks you to submit to a few field sobriety tests, in most cases the wise choice is simply to refuse. You can’t be punished for refusal and it is possible that the officer doesn’t […]
Can I Turn Away from a DUI Checkpoint?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 16, 2017 | DUI
According to the Governor Highway Safety Association (GHSA), “Sobriety checkpoints (also called DUI checkpoints) are locations where law enforcement officers are stationed to check drivers for signs of intoxication and impairment.” Many states utilize DUI checkpoints as a part of their bigger anti-drinking and driving campaign, and Florida is one of them. The GHSA says […]
