JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
Why Unsafe Driving is Increasing During COVID-19
by Jonathan Blecher | May 15, 2020 | Traffic Offenses
Most major cities are experiencing a decrease in traffic due to mandated COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. Thus, while people are staying home, roads and highways are much emptier, causing a surge in aggressive and unsafe driving. What’s interesting is that many drivers who are pulled over for traffic violations don’t even realize they were breaking the […]
A Reminder on BUIs in Black Point Park & Marina After COVID-19 Reopening
by Jonathan Blecher | May 4, 2020 | BUI
As states and counties begin to open up from lockdown, parks, golf courses and marinas have been given a first shot at compliance with new regulations. Boating is a practically a religion for many South Florida residents and with recreational boating comes drinking alcohol. The Florida Wildlife Commission, along with local city and county police […]
What Happens if You Violate Miami’s Curfew Order?
by Jonathan Blecher | May 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Stay Home or Risk Getting Locked Up On March 27th, the City of Miami ordered a strict curfew policy to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Residents must stay indoors from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. every night until further notice, and violators of the rule will be arrested by the City of Miami Police Department. To […]
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 […]
