JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
Understanding the Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus Test in DUI Arrests
by Jonathan Blecher | June 28, 2017 | DUI
The Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN) test is a field sobriety test used by law enforcement to determine whether or not a suspected driver is under the influence of alcohol. The test involves an officer asking a driver to follow some stimulus, usually a pen, with their eyes to the left and right. The officer will […]
Can a DUI Conviction Prevent You from Getting a Passport?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 26, 2017 | DUI
When people are arrested for DUI, they know that a conviction can easily mean upwards of $1,000 in fines, community service, imprisonment for up to 9 months, and up to a year license revocation – and that’s all just for a first offense. With Florida’s harsh DUI penalties, it’s not surprising why someone who wishes […]
Facing Jail Time for a First DUI Offense in Florida: What to Expect
by Jonathan Blecher | June 21, 2017 | DUI
Under Florida law, a first-time misdemeanor driving under the influence (DUI) conviction is punishable by up to 9 months in jail. In light of that information, does it mean that all DUI defendants are incarcerated upon a conviction? It depends on the facts of the case. When it comes to a first DUI offense, sentencing […]
Can Prescription Drugs Lead to a DUI Charge?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 21, 2017 | Drug DUI
While many simply associate a DUI with driving drunk, a person can also be arrested for DUI if they are under the influence of prescription drugs. Regardless of whether or not the driver legally had access to their prescribed medication, Florida DUI laws cover any sort of impairment that stems from an unnatural substance, providing […]
What Happens if You Tamper with a Witness in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 21, 2017 | Criminal Defense
In police investigations and subsequent prosecutions, witness testimony can be valued as “critical evidence.” Since a witness’s testimony can be vital to a case or the “proverbial nail in the coffin,” it’s not unusual for criminal defendants to bully, harass, or threaten witnesses in hopes of scaring them away from talking to the police or […]
