JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
Record Clearing Services Denied Because of Outstanding Court Debt
by Jonathan Blecher | March 12, 2022 | Expungement
Serving prison or jail time can feel like the biggest obstacle to moving on with your life after a conviction. However, many Americans who’ve completed their incarceration are still living half-lives. For citizens with criminal records, lingering court fees and fines have made it impossible to move forward after serving their time. The importance of […]
When Are Police Allowed to Search Your Vehicle During a DUI Stop?
by Jonathan Blecher | January 24, 2022 | DUI
Law enforcement routinely conducts DUI checkpoints on dates and in locations where drunken driving is expected to be a problem. Usually, this means that you’ll come across a DUI checkpoint around holidays, but you’re likely to find them on any given Friday or Saturday night as well. If you come across a DUI checkpoint, you […]
Understanding DUI Charges for Prescription Drug Use in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | January 17, 2022 | DUI
Millions of people living in Florida take drugs prescribed by their doctors every day. It’s a very normal part of everyday life, and for those who suffer medical conditions, their medications may be what helps everyday life feel normal to them. The ubiquity of prescription drugs makes it easy to develop a false sense of […]
New Legislation to Expunge Marijuana Convictions in Congress
by Jonathan Blecher | December 20, 2021 | Expungement
The Harnessing Opportunities by Pursuing Expungement (HOPE) Act was introduced in Congress on December 2, 2021, to encourage local and state governments to expunge the criminal records of tens of millions of people who have previously been convicted of marijuana-related crimes. Led by Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Dave Joyce (R-OH), the bill provides $20 […]
The Risks of Making Mugshots Public
by Jonathan Blecher | December 7, 2021 | Criminal Defense
After a person is arrested in most states, the police department or county jail may post the mugshot photo online or otherwise make them available to the public. However, this practice can do more harm than good. Mugshots often show people in their worst state, whether they are red-eyed from crying, appear visibly intoxicated, or […]
