Category: DUI

Miami-Dade Commissioner Jose ‘Pepe’ Diaz Arrested for DUI

by Jonathan Blecher | October 15, 2015 | Firm News, DUI

Body camera footage released on Sep. 21 shows Miami-Dade Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz dropping a sheriff’s name and identifying himself as a commissioner during a Key West traffic stop. Diaz was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. Video footage shows Diaz apologizing to an officer, telling him that he’s Commissioner Diaz from Miami-Dade […]

What if an Officer Doesn’t Show Up to a DUI Trial?

by Jonathan Blecher | October 13, 2015 | DUI

What if you were arrested for driving under the influence in Miami and the arresting officer failed to show up at your DUI trial, would this give you any sort of an advantage? What if the state re-files, does this mean that you may get a better deal? If you were arrested for DUI in Miami-Dade County […]

How an Out-of-State DUI Impacts Your Florida License

by Jonathan Blecher | October 1, 2015 | DUI

As a Miami DUI attorney who focuses exclusively on DUI defense, I occasionally get asked about out-of-state DUIs. Considering how much people travel back and forth between Florida and Georgia, and other nearby states, such as Alabama and South Carolina, this is not an unusual topic. Let’s say that a Florida resident travels to Georgia […]

Jonathan Blecher, P. A. Receives Avvo Client’s Choice Award

by Jonathan Blecher | September 24, 2015 | DUI

Jonathan Blecher, P.A. has received the 2015 Avvo Client’s Choice award for DUI defense. This achievement adds to the growing list of accolades garnered this year, as the firm was recently named a 2015 Super Lawyer for DUI/DWI defense. Attorney Blecher is honored by the recognition and will continue to provide his clients with personalized […]

I’ve Been Pulled Over for a DUI! What Should I Do?

by Jonathan Blecher | September 22, 2015 | DUI

Many people are unsure of what they should do when they’re stopped by the police for driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI). If you should ever be pulled over for a suspected DUI, there are several things that you should do and even more things that you should avoid doing. By following […]