Category: DUI
The Canada-U.S. border is reopening! Will a criminal record prevent a visit?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 5, 2021 | DUI, Criminal Defense
Just after midnight on August 9, 2021, the Canada-U.S. border will finally reopen for recreational travel. This is huge news for people and businesses on both sides of the border, marking the end of 16 months of severe travel restrictions. Fully vaccinated U.S. citizens and green card holders will finally be able enter into Canada, […]
Why MADD is Pushing for Mandatory Ignition Interlock Devices in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | May 17, 2021 | DUI, Criminal Defense
Mandatory IID Installation in FL Would Save Lives, Says MADD Drunk driving deaths in West Virginia, Arizona, Louisiana, and New Mexico have significantly decreased after ignition interlock devices were required for all DUI offenders. Florida may be next. Currently, a first-time DUI conviction with no aggravating factors in Florida does not require you to install […]
Traveling to Canada with a DUI: What You Need to Know
by Jonathan Blecher | May 11, 2021 | DUI, Criminal Defense
Convicted for DUI or Reckless Driving? Canada May Not Let You In. If you got a DUI or reckless driving conviction in the US, you may want to reconsider your plans to visit Canada, as the country has strict policies on immigration and tourism for foreign nationals who have a criminal record. Canadian immigration officials […]
Hit-and-Run vs DUI: What’s More Severe in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2021 | DUI, Criminal Defense
Hit and Run vs. DUI Regardless of the circumstances, hit and run charges and DUI charges are both serious. Clients often ask me if one is worse than the other, but the bottom line is each charge alone has damaging consequences. Getting accused of both crimes together is even more devastating. Depending on the details […]
The Truth Behind the D-L Test
by Jonathan Blecher | October 22, 2020 | DUI
If you got charged for DUI, you must remember that you are innocent until proven guilty. You’d be surprised to learn how many fatal mistakes are made in the justice system, one being the use of a field sobriety test that doesn’t necessarily test for drugs alone. A NarcoPouch test is a presumptive field sobriety test […]