Category: DUI

Forced Blood Tests in DUI Cases

by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2017 | DUI, Sobriety Tests

When Missouri v. McNeely was decided in 2012, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the judgment of the Missouri Supreme Court holding, that in a DUI investigation, “the natural dissipation of alcohol in the bloodstream does not constitute an exigency in every case sufficient to justify conducting a blood test without a warrant.” […]

What to Do During a DUI Stop: A Guide for Drivers

by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2017 | DUI

As a driver, you may not realize it but the way you behave when you come  into contact with the police matters – a lot. For example, if you notice police lights flashing behind you, the last thing you want to do is press your foot on the accelerator and try to outrun the cops. […]

DUI Crashes and Texting While Driving – Who is Most at Risk?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 9, 2017 | DUI, Traffic Offenses

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration collects statistics on impaired driving and publishes them for use by government agencies, law enforcement and the public. According to a NHTSA report, 1 in 3 people will have their lives touched by a DUI-related incident, whether as a victim, witness or offender. The report also went on to […]

You Have the Right to Remain Silent – So What?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 8, 2017 | DUI, Sobriety Tests

This scene is played out every day, all across the country. Drivers are stopped and arrested for DUI and read their Miranda warnings, either on the road or at the station. People are told they have the right to remain silent and they have the right to speak with an attorney, and to have one […]

Can Police Charge Me With Breath Test Refusal Even if I Tried to Blow?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 6, 2017 | DUI, Sobriety Tests

According to Florida Law, any person who accepts the privilege of operating a motor vehicle consents to submit to an approved chemical test to check for illegal alcohol content or the presence of a controlled substance. Authorities use a breath or blood test for alcohol and a urine/blood test for drugs, but there is no […]