JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG

Refusing a Breath Test in Florida: Know Your Rights

by Jonathan Blecher | August 21, 2020 | DUI

Implied Consent & DUI Breath Tests In Florida, drivers who are suspected of driving under the influence (DUI) will likely get asked to submit to a breathalyzer test. A breath test measures blood alcohol content (BAC) by determining how much alcohol is present when a person exhales into the device. Contrary to popular belief, Florida […]

What Happens to Your Criminal Record After Expungement?

by Jonathan Blecher | August 19, 2020 | Criminal Defense

Accessing Expunged Criminal Records in FL People who end up on the wrong side of the law can suffer steep consequences, including a criminal record. Criminal records can hold people back from enjoying the same opportunities as those who don’t have a record, resulting in barriers to employment, housing, education, financial aid and social acceptance. […]

How a DUI Charge Can Impact Immigration Status

by Jonathan Blecher | August 2, 2020 | DUI

Lawful Permanent Residents & DUI Florida is home to a high volume of immigrants, many of which come from the Caribbean. More than one in five Florida residents is an immigrant, while one in eight residents are native-born U.S. citizens with at least one immigrant parent, reported by the American Immigration Council. These statistics demonstrate […]

Is Expunging Your DUI Record Possible in Florida?

by Jonathan Blecher | June 24, 2020 | DUI, Expungement

Sealing or Expunging public criminal history records in Florida is governed by F.S. 943.0585, 943.059, and new statute 943.0581. The purpose of these statutes is to block public access to criminal records and to grant people the qualified permission to deny the existence of the record of arrest and court case. DUI convictions can never […]

Understanding the Long-Term Effects of a Florida DUI

Not One, Two or Three Times. But Six Times in a Row. It is with great pleasure to announce that I have been named to the 2020 Super Lawyers list yet again. For six years in a row, Super Lawyers has recognized my high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only five percent of […]