Category: DUI
Opa-locka Police Major Faces DUI Arrest
by Jonathan Blecher | September 17, 2015 | DUI
An Opa-locka Police major was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) over the weekend, and has been placed on administrative leave, officials said. Maj. P. Cruz was arrested for DUI in Aventura and placed on administrative leave, said Opa-locka spokesman David Chiverton on Aug. 31. Cruz, 56, was arrested early Sunday morning […]
What Is a Miranda Warning?
by Jonathan Blecher | September 15, 2015 | Firm News, DUI
Watch just about any television crime drama or any movie you are going to eventually hear someone say the following during an arrest: “You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say or do can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If […]
How App-Based Taxis Are Helping Reduce Drunk Driving
by Jonathan Blecher | September 10, 2015 | DUI
It is hard to go out for a night on the town these days without someone mentioning Uber, Lyft, or Side Car – the three most popular app-based taxi services out there. The services were initially founded to easily connect drivers to their clientele, potentially avoiding that awkward feeling everyone gets when stepping into a […]
Judge in Broward County Faces Consequences After DUI Arrest
by Jonathan Blecher | September 3, 2015 | DUI
A Broward County circuit judge agreed to a 90-day suspension without pay as a disciplinary measure for driving under the influence of Ambien, a prescription sleep aid. Judge Lynn Rosenthal was charged with DUI after an incident on May 27, 2014. The accident occurred at Broward County Courthouse, where the judge clipped a deputy’s marked […]
Should I Refuse a Breath, Blood, or Urine Test During a DUI Arrest?
by Jonathan Blecher | September 1, 2015 | Alcohol testing, DUI
In Florida, everyone on the roadways – they could be in a car, on a motorcycle, or operating a huge semi-truck – has automatically agreed to an “implied consent” law, whether they realize it or not. This law states that by accepting your responsibilities as a driver and using your license as issued by the […]
