JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
Overcoming the Stigma of a DUI Conviction in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | May 8, 2019 | DUI
Some people view the offense of driving under the influence (DUI) as no big deal. While it is an offense that is commonly committed by normal people, not necessarily hardened criminals, I assure you the stigma of a DUI conviction can last a lifetime and hinder a DUI offender practically everywhere they turn. If you are facing […]
Sleeping in Your Car and DUI: Can You Be Charged in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | May 1, 2019 | DUI
Let’s say you heard a friend say, “I was arrested for DUI the other night while I was parked in a parking lot and sleeping off the alcohol that I drank earlier in the evening.” When you heard the story, you were shocked and then you responded with, “But how could you get a DUI […]
How to Restore Your Firearm Rights in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | March 26, 2019 | Criminal Defense
If you value and appreciate firearms, it’s probably because you strongly believe in protecting yourself, your family, and your home. In some states like California, if someone is convicted of a felony, even a felony DUI, they are barred from owning or possessing a firearm for life. But in Florida, that’s not necessarily the case. A […]
Child Support Payments for Incarcerated Parents in Florida: What You Need to Know
by Jonathan Blecher | March 18, 2019 | Criminal Defense
Unfortunately, life doesn’t stop when someone is convicted of a crime and incarcerated. When a parent is sentenced to jail or prison, he or she may have to set up a caregiver for their child. They may need to establish temporary legal custody for that caregiver, or they may need to set up a formal guardianship. If […]
How to Handle a DUI Stop: What Not to Say
by Jonathan Blecher | March 14, 2019 | DUI
By their nature, traffic stops, especially DUI stops are highly-stressful events that tend to cause a racing heart, faster breathing, nervousness, and perhaps no inner monologue. Because people are anxious during DUI stops, they have a habit of saying things they shouldn’t. Here’s a list of what NOT to say during a DUI stop. 1. […]
