Category: DUI

What Miami Beach’s Hotel Reopenings Mean for Travelers

by Jonathan Blecher | June 14, 2017 | DUI

All criminal convictions, whether they’re for misdemeanors or felonies, lead to criminal penalties and sanctions that place a heavy burden upon the defendant, especially as he or she tries to re-enter society, and convictions for Miami driving under the influence (DUI) are no exception. If you are facing DUI charges in Miami-Dade County, it’s important to understand […]

Florida DUI Penalties

by Jonathan Blecher | May 23, 2017 | DUI

Penalties by Offense Level Florida DUI penalties increase significantly with each subsequent conviction. In Miami, prosecutors and judges closely examine prior DUI history, blood alcohol concentration, accident allegations, and aggravating circumstances when determining potential penalties. First DUI Offense A first DUI is generally charged as a misdemeanor. Even for first-time offenders, the consequences can be […]

Will a DUI Conviction Prevent You from Becoming a Registered Nurse?

by Jonathan Blecher | May 17, 2017 | DUI

Are you planning on becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) in Miami, or anywhere else in Florida? Are you already enrolled in an accredited nursing education program? If your answer is “yes” to either question and you were recently arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol, you are probably wondering, “Can a DUI conviction bar me […]

DUI School in Miami, Florida

by Jonathan Blecher | May 10, 2017 | DUI

When drivers are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), especially for the first time, they usually have questions. Will I go to jail? Will I lose my job? Will I have to take AA classes? Will I lose my driver’s license? Will I have to take alcohol education classes? Since alcohol education classes (DUI […]

Is It Legal to Avoid a DUI Checkpoint in Florida?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 28, 2017 | DUI, Traffic Stops

Alcohol-related traffic accidents account for more than 40 percent of all traffic fatalities in the United States, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA.) To help combat this alarming statistic, all 50 U.S. states have laws against driving under the influence of alcohol or other controlled substances (DUI). Sometimes also called DWI (driving […]