JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG

Florida’s Price Gouging Penalties: What You Should Know

by Jonathan Blecher | April 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense

You May Pay the Price in Jail If you haven’t already heard, people are stockpiling necessities that are short in supply and selling them for extremely high prices. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the supply and demand of these items, some people are taking advantage of necessity shortages by purchasing these items in bulk and […]

Price Gouging & COVID-19

by Jonathan Blecher | April 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense

The Price Isn’t Right Across the country, prices for some of the most basic items have suddenly increased. When the supply is short for items in high demand, businesses and individuals can take advantage of price gouging basic commodities. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Florida has experienced over 1,000 complaints concerning price gouging on face masks, hand […]

How COVID-19 Has Contributed to Rising Domestic Violence Charges

by Jonathan Blecher | April 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense

You May Be Susceptible to False Accusations Families around the world are adjusting to new ways of life amid COVID-19 public safety regulations. Though it’s important to remain at home to protect yourself from contracting the coronavirus, you may not be protected from domestic violence accusations. While stress is increasing due to the tanking economy, […]

How Virtual Diversions Can Help During COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Orders”

Being cooped up in your house during a pandemic for weeks can get old pretty quickly, particularly if you have kids running around your heels. Here’s a list of links for your physical and mental health. There’s SELF CARE AND MENTAL HEALTH, FREE WORKOUTS, VIRTUAL TOURS, EDUCATIONAL COURSES, QUARANTINE COOKING LESSONS, and FREE LEARNING WEBSITES […]

DUI on Railroad Tracks: What You Need to Know

by Jonathan Blecher | March 3, 2020 | DUI

Florida has earned its reputation for the bizarre. On this past New Year’s Eve, Luis Rojas, 19, with more than twice the legal limit (.18) was found asleep behind the wheel on an unused part of the CSX railroad tracks in West Palm Beach. His car had been sideswiped by a commuter train, but he […]