JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
Can I Represent Myself?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 16, 2017 | Criminal Defense
If you have ever been arrested on criminal charges, such as a DUI, you should recognize the line in the Miranda Rights that states that “if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you.” Even if you have never been in handcuffs, you’ve probably heard a movie or television character say this […]
How Accurate Are Breathalyzer Tests?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 14, 2017 | Sobriety Tests
To this day, breathalyzer results are often relied upon as strong and conclusive evidence that an individual is guilty of drunk driving. Unfortunately, it has slowly become more apparent that these results don’t hold the irrefutability some have claimed. Researchers, scientists, and attorneys have spent years analyzing breathalyzer machines to arrive at similar conclusions: things […]
What Miami Beach’s Hotel Reopenings Mean for Travelers
by Jonathan Blecher | June 14, 2017 | DUI
All criminal convictions, whether they’re for misdemeanors or felonies, lead to criminal penalties and sanctions that place a heavy burden upon the defendant, especially as he or she tries to re-enter society, and convictions for Miami driving under the influence (DUI) are no exception. If you are facing DUI charges in Miami-Dade County, it’s important to understand […]
What Is Community Control?
by Jonathan Blecher | May 24, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Surely, you’re familiar with the term “probation.” Here in Florida, Community Control is similar to probation; Community Control is a sentencing alternative where an offender is “supervised” in the community instead of being incarcerated. Understandably, criminal defendants find Community Control an attractive option over imprisonment. When an offender is placed on Community Control, he or […]
Florida DUI Penalties
by Jonathan Blecher | May 23, 2017 | DUI
It’s no secret: Like Texas and Arizona, Florida is notorious for being tough on crime and DUI is NO exception. Now that you’re headed to court, you’re concerned about your job, your family, your auto insurance, and maybe even your FICO score. You may be worried about how a DUI would affect your ability to […]
