JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG

What Types of Fireworks Are Legal in Florida?

by Jonathan Blecher | June 16, 2021 | In the News

Independence Day is a pyromaniac’s Christmas in July, especially since a 2020 law in Florida legalizes the purchase and use of pretty much all fireworks on three designated holidays: July 4, New Year’s Eve, and New Year’s Day. Yes, that means that if it shoots up into the air and creates a spectacle when it […]

Florida Boating Accidents: Why They’re Increasing and How to Stay Safe

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, there are some concerning statistics regarding a rise in boating accidents in Florida’s waterways. The Commission’s 2020 Boating Accident Statistical Report states that as many as 836 boating accidents were reported in 2020, which represented a 26% increase from 2019. Injuries were also on the rise […]

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

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 […]

Tips for Virtual Court Hearings

by Jonathan Blecher | May 4, 2021 | Criminal Defense

How Do I Prepare for a Zoom Court Hearing? Virtual court hearings have become the new “norm” in the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we don’t know when all Florida courts will reopen for in-person hearings, we do know that video conference hearings are the only available option for most defendants in the state. If you were […]