Month: April 2020
COVID-19 and Compassionate Release: What You Need to Know
by Jonathan Blecher | April 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Compassionate release is requested when terminal illness, advanced age, sickness, debilitation, or extreme family circumstances outweigh imprisonment. The coronavirus pandemic puts prisoners at a high-risk of exposure to the disease, meaning they have an increased chance of contracting it. Because of this, I am motivated to do everything in my power to fight for a compassionate […]
Why Car Theft Rates Are Surging Since the COVID-19 Lockdown
by Jonathan Blecher | April 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Sheltering in place/Quarantine/Lock-down means your car could be sitting in your driveway, carport or parking garage. It also means that your car is vulnerable to car thieves. And while the crime rates in major cities are way down, auto theft is on the rise. In New York, for example, statistics show that reports of car […]
Florida’s Price Gouging Penalties: What You Should Know
by Jonathan Blecher | April 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense
You May Pay the Price in Jail If you haven’t already heard, people are stockpiling necessities that are short in supply and selling them for extremely high prices. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the supply and demand of these items, some people are taking advantage of necessity shortages by purchasing these items in bulk and […]
Price Gouging & COVID-19
by Jonathan Blecher | April 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense
The Price Isn’t Right Across the country, prices for some of the most basic items have suddenly increased. When the supply is short for items in high demand, businesses and individuals can take advantage of price gouging basic commodities. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Florida has experienced over 1,000 complaints concerning price gouging on face masks, hand […]
How COVID-19 Has Contributed to Rising Domestic Violence Charges
by Jonathan Blecher | April 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense
You May Be Susceptible to False Accusations Families around the world are adjusting to new ways of life amid COVID-19 public safety regulations. Though it’s important to remain at home to protect yourself from contracting the coronavirus, you may not be protected from domestic violence accusations. While stress is increasing due to the tanking economy, […]
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