JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
What Happens if You Fail to Pay a Traffic Ticket Fine in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | October 23, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Traffic tickets can be real headaches. They typically involve fines, and they can easily lead to increased insurance premiums, points on your record, traffic school, and sometimes even court. So, what if you fail to pay a traffic ticket in Florida? What if you moved and forgot about the ticket or what if you couldn’t afford […]
Self-Defense Laws in Florida: When Can You Use It as a Defense?
by Jonathan Blecher | October 16, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Are you facing assault or battery charges in Florida? If you are, you may be thinking something to the effect of, “But I was defending myself! Don’t I have a right to self-defense?” If you think about it, many fights involve: 1) someone who started it, and 2) someone who was struck first and defending […]
Chemical Tests in Florida DUI Stops: What Are Your Rights?”
by Jonathan Blecher | October 9, 2019 | DUI
For a lot of drivers, what they learned about driving under the influence (DUI) stops, they gleaned from TV and the movies. In my experience, the average driver doesn’t know much about Florida’s DUI laws, but that’s not just the case in Florida, that’s the case across the nation. Few people have a firm grasp of their […]
How Do I Avoid a DUI?
by Jonathan Blecher | October 2, 2019 | DUI
If you’re like a lot of people, you enjoy drinking alcohol on occasion. After all, drinking is practically an American pastime. In the United States, it’s common for people to drink at weddings, holiday gatherings, family barbeques, Super Bowl parties, birthday parties, divorce parties, football games, concerts, and so on. Since alcohol is frequently available […]
Can Anyone Access Your Criminal Record in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | September 25, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you were arrested for a crime in Florida, or if you were arrested and convicted of a crime, you may be wondering if your criminal record is public information. Trust me, you are not the first or the last person to wonder about this; clients ask me about this often. Usually, they want to […]
