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
Penalties by Offense Level Florida DUI penalties increase significantly with each subsequent conviction. In Miami, prosecutors and judges closely examine prior DUI history, blood alcohol concentration, accident allegations, and aggravating circumstances when determining potential penalties. First DUI Offense A first DUI is generally charged as a misdemeanor. Even for first-time offenders, the consequences can be […]
