JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
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 […]
Extradition Warrants in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | January 28, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Interstate extradition is the process of keeping a fugitive in custody, so the authorities can take that person back to the state where they are still facing an outstanding arrest warrant. If you were charged with a misdemeanor or a felony and fled the state, you will be classified as a fugitive. Florida extradites fugitives, […]
How Bail Bonds Work
by Jonathan Blecher | January 21, 2021 | Criminal Defense
After being arrested, you will likely be able to be released on bail. Depending on the severity of your crime, the amount may be as low as $100 or substantially more in severe circumstances. For example, a misdemeanor may only set you back $250, but a felony drug possession charge significantly more. If you cannot […]
Day Drinking DUIs
by Jonathan Blecher | January 14, 2021 | DUI
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 […]
Why Bipartisan Support for Cannabis is Growing
by Jonathan Blecher | December 15, 2020 | Medical Marijuana
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 […]
