Category: DUI

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 […]