Category: DUI

DUI AND YOUR MENTAL HEALTH

by Jonathan Blecher | April 18, 2023 | DUI

A DUI conviction can have a significant impact on your mental health. The stress of dealing with the legal consequences, the financial burden, and the social stigma can all lead to feelings of anxiety, depression, and shame. If you are struggling with your mental health after a DUI arrest, it is important to seek help. […]

Second DUI Conviction in Florida: What Are the Penalties?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 30, 2023 | DUI

A DUI conviction can have significant consequences, including losing driving privileges, fines and possible jail time. The penalties can be even more severe for those charged with a second DUI offense. FLORIDA PENALTIES FOR A SECOND DUI (WITHIN FIVE YEARS) A second DUI offense in Florida is a misdemeanor. The penalties for a second DUI conviction […]

Can Passengers Be Charged with DUI in Self-Driving Cars?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 15, 2023 | DUI

In most places, a person who is a passenger in a self-driving car would not be charged with DUI because they are not actively operating the vehicle. As more self-driving cars hit the roads, we can expect to see more legal precedents established around their use.

Debunking DUI Myths: Does Sucking on a Penny Work?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 6, 2023 | DUI

Spend any time in a bar or campsite, and you’re bound to hear all kinds of rumors, theories and “true stories that happened to a friend of someone’s uncle” about how you can pass a Breathalyzer test even after having a few drinks. These kinds of urban legends may make for good conversation but very […]

Florida Legislature Tinkers with Refusals and Ignition Interlock Devices

by Jonathan Blecher | March 6, 2023 | DUI

The Florida Legislature, motto: “We never saw a due process right we wouldn’t trample on”, has proposed legislation which would require the installation of an ignition interlock device immediately after a driver refuses to submit to a breath test. HB197/SB296 read, in pertinent part: “The person shall be told that his or her failure to […]