Category: DUI

Police Looking at Texting to Catch Impaired Drivers

by Jonathan Blecher | January 23, 2020 | DUI

Drivers who are texting are 23 times more likely to be in a collision than those who aren’t. And, texting along with driving impaired are in the top three causes of traffic fatalities. Creative police in Canada are looking at using a device called a “Textalyzer” to scan people’s cell phones after being stopped for […]

Can I Be Convicted of a DUI on a Horse and Buggy?

by Jonathan Blecher | January 14, 2020 | DUI

Well, it seems you can in Michigan, or at least be arrested for it. In Michigan, recently, four Amish young men, with questionable judgment were stopped while riding in buggy drawn by a horse by Gladwin County deputies. Police saw them throw beer cans from the buggy. Officers found empty and full beer cans and […]

Can I Avoid an Ignition Interlock Device in the Miami Dui Back on Track Program?

by Jonathan Blecher | January 14, 2020 | DUI

Miami DUI Prosecutors, in conjunction with input from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, are frequently making changes to the terms and conditions of the Back on Track Program. One of the most cumbersome requirements for DUI offenders is the installation of an ignition interlock device for either three or six months. What if I don’t own a car? […]

Florida DUI: Do I Have to Take a Chemical Test?

by Jonathan Blecher | October 9, 2019 | DUI

For a lot of drivers, what they learned about driving under the influence (DUI) stops, they gleaned from TV and the movies. In my experience, the average driver doesn’t know much about Florida’s DUI laws, but that’s not just the case in Florida, that’s the case across the nation. Few people have a firm grasp of their […]

How Do I Avoid a DUI?

by Jonathan Blecher | October 2, 2019 | DUI

If you’re like a lot of people, you enjoy drinking alcohol on occasion. After all, drinking is practically an American pastime. In the United States, it’s common for people to drink at weddings, holiday gatherings, family barbeques, Super Bowl parties, birthday parties, divorce parties, football games, concerts, and so on. Since alcohol is frequently available […]

What Drugs Can Get Me Busted for DUI in Florida?

by Jonathan Blecher | September 4, 2019 | DUI

In Florida, the state’s driving under the influence (DUI) law can be found under Section 316.193 of the Florida Statutes. Under Florida law, a person is guilty of DUI when they are driving or are in actual physical control of a vehicle within Florida and they are under the influence of alcohol, any chemical substance […]

How Do I Avoid the Stigma of a Florida DUI?

by Jonathan Blecher | May 8, 2019 | DUI

Some people view the offense of driving under the influence (DUI) as no big deal. While it is an offense that is commonly committed by normal people, not necessarily hardened criminals, I assure you the stigma of a DUI conviction can last a lifetime and hinder a DUI offender practically everywhere they turn. If you are facing […]

Can I Get a DUI While Sleeping in a Car in Florida?

by Jonathan Blecher | May 1, 2019 | DUI

Let’s say you heard a friend say, “I was arrested for DUI the other night while I was parked in a parking lot and sleeping off the alcohol that I drank earlier in the evening.” When you heard the story, you were shocked and then you responded with, “But how could you get a DUI […]

What Should I Avoid Saying During a DUI Stop?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 14, 2019 | DUI

By their nature, traffic stops, especially DUI stops are highly-stressful events that tend to cause a racing heart, faster breathing, nervousness, and perhaps no inner monologue. Because people are anxious during DUI stops, they have a habit of saying things they shouldn’t. Here’s a list of what NOT to say during a DUI stop. 1. […]

DUI: What if I Don’t Take a Breath Test?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 7, 2019 | DUI

When someone is pulled over on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI), usually the officer will ask the driver to take field sobriety exercises (FSEs), then when the driver fails the tests, the officer will ask the driver to take a roadside breath test. It’s critical that all Florida drivers know that they are not legally […]