Category: Traffic Offenses
Hit-and-Run vs Leaving the Scene: Key Legal Differences
by Jonathan Blecher | March 24, 2021 | Traffic Offenses
Is Leaving the Scene of an Accident the Same as Hit and Run? Simply put, hit and run generally means the same thing as leaving the scene of an accident- it’s the term that’s more familiar to the general public. “Leaving the Scene of An Accident” is used in the legal context. A hit and […]
Hit-and-Run vs DUI: What’s More Severe in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2021 | DUI, Traffic Offenses
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 […]
Traffic Violations – and Nonprofit Funding – on a Decline During the Pandemic
by Jonathan Blecher | February 18, 2021 | Traffic Offenses
Less Traffic Tickets Means Less Funding for Florida Nonprofits As coronavirus cases started to rise across the country, government officials and health professionals urged people everywhere to limit unnecessary travel and stay home when possible. Americans heeded these warnings, and Florida drivers committed fewer traffic violations because of it. However, while safer roads are a […]
Why Speeding Incidents Are Becoming More Common
by Jonathan Blecher | February 10, 2021 | Traffic Offenses
Florida Is Experiencing an Increase in Super Speeder Violations Health officials have instructed families across the nation to stay home and avoid unnecessary travel. Floridians have respected these directions, leaving once bustling roadways nearly vacant. The absence of traffic, while resulting in an overall decline in tickets issued, has paved the way for a significant […]
Why Unsafe Driving is Increasing During COVID-19
by Jonathan Blecher | May 15, 2020 | Traffic Offenses
Most major cities are experiencing a decrease in traffic due to mandated COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Thus, while people are staying home, roads and highways are much emptier, causing a surge in aggressive and unsafe driving. What’s interesting is that many drivers who are pulled over for traffic violations don’t even realize they were breaking the […]
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