JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
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 […]
Will a DUI Conviction Prevent You from Becoming a Registered Nurse?
by Jonathan Blecher | May 17, 2017 | DUI
Are you planning on becoming a Registered Nurse (RN) in Miami, or anywhere else in Florida? Are you already enrolled in an accredited nursing education program? If your answer is “yes” to either question and you were recently arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of drugs or alcohol, you are probably wondering, “Can a DUI conviction bar me […]
DUI School in Miami, Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | May 10, 2017 | DUI
When drivers are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), especially for the first time, they usually have questions. Will I go to jail? Will I lose my job? Will I have to take AA classes? Will I lose my driver’s license? Will I have to take alcohol education classes? Since alcohol education classes (DUI […]
