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Day Drinking DUIs

by Jonathan Blecher | January 14, 2021 | Uncategorized

Drunk driving is treated as a serious offense in Florida and, in a state that offers such beautiful weather and a bevy of hot spots dedicated to getting the party started early, day drinking is often a problem. The penalties for a DUI conviction can be steep, even for a first-time offender, so it is […]

Bipartisan Support for Cannabis on the Rise

by Jonathan Blecher | December 15, 2020 | Uncategorized

Is Federal Marijuana Reform a Possibility? The US Senate election results may affect cannabis legislation at the federal level. While five states legalized either medical or adult-use cannabis this past election, the question of whether Congress will consider federal cannabis policy reform has no clear answer yet. However, there is hope. Many Democrats have long-supported […]

Cannabis Removed from World’s Most Dangerous Drugs List

by Jonathan Blecher | December 7, 2020 | Uncategorized

Medical Cannabis Is Making History The World Health Organization proposed 6 recommendations on international regulations of different parts and uses of cannabis, and out of all the recommendations, reclassifying cannabis was a primary concern for the United Nations Commission for Narcotic Drugs (CND). As such, the Commission voted on December 2nd to remove medical cannabis […]

The Return of Sports Means the Return of DUIs

by Jonathan Blecher | May 21, 2020 | Uncategorized

Sports Are on the Rise & So Are DUIs Restaurants, retailers, parks, and sports are beginning to make a comeback in Miami, finally giving residents something to look forward to. Some sports athletes are beginning their training and competitions now, making thousands of fans enthusiastic about watching their favorite team and athletes on TV again. […]

What to Expect When Miami Reopens

It’s Not “Business as Usual” Quite Yet Cities within Miami-Dade County have slowly re-opened their doors, but strict rules apply in order to enforce safety while getting started with the “new normal.” Speaking of which, Miami-Dade County announced its Phase 1 plan on Monday, May 18th, which allows non-essential businesses to reopen under certain regulations […]

Unsafe Driving on The Rise During COVID-19

by Jonathan Blecher | May 15, 2020 | Uncategorized

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 […]

A Reminder on BUIs in Black Point Park & Marina After COVID-19 Reopening

by Jonathan Blecher | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorized

As states and counties begin to open up from lockdown, parks, golf courses and marinas have been given a first shot at compliance with new regulations. Boating is a practically a religion for many South Florida residents and with recreational boating comes drinking alcohol. The Florida Wildlife Commission, along with local city and county police […]

VIRTUAL DIVERSIONS DURING YOUR COVID-19 STAY-AT-HOME

by Jonathan Blecher | April 4, 2020 | Uncategorized

Being cooped up in your house during a pandemic for weeks can get old pretty quickly, particularly if you have kids running around your heels. Here’s a list of links for your physical and mental health. There’s SELF CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH, FREE WORKOUTS, VIRTUAL TOURS, EDUCATIONAL COURSES, QUARANTINE COOKING LESSONS, and FREE LEARNING WEBSITES […]

Car Cell Phone Use Restricted in 2020

by Jonathan Blecher | December 12, 2019 | Uncategorized

Texting while driving is responsible for more accidents than DUIs and The Florida legislature has finally put some teeth into the problem. Section 316.305 went into effect on January 1, 2019. It provides that motorists can be stopped and cited for texting and driving as a primary offense. The second part of the law, which […]

Will I need an FR44 Certificate After a DUI conviction in Florida?

by Jonathan Blecher | December 9, 2019 | Uncategorized

Having your car impounded and your license suspended. Steep fines. Higher insurance rates. Jail time. Probation. That’s what you risk if you drive drunk in Florida, a state which has some of the strictest drunk driving laws in the nation. And that’s just a best-case scenario—things get even worse if you cause an accident or […]