JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
The Process of Getting Someone Out of Jail in Florida: How Long Will It Take?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 16, 2017 | Criminal Defense
The length of time it will take to be released from jail after an arrest will vary, based upon the type of criminal charge. Some crimes will require that bail is posted, which makes the process longer, particularly if a bail hearing is necessary. In other cases, a person may be released on his or […]
Steps to Clear Your Criminal Record in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | March 14, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Record Sealing or Expungement Criminal records can be cleared in several different ways in the State of Florida. Criminal cases that have been dismissed by a judge or dropped by the state can be eligible for expungement. An expungement will result in the destruction of the criminal history record at the Clerk’s offices and will […]
Why Younger Drivers Face Stricter Blood Alcohol Limits
by Jonathan Blecher | March 14, 2017 | DUI, Underage DUI
The legal drinking age in the state of Florida is 21, so anyone under 21 may face charges of being a minor in possession of alcohol. In addition, if they are charged with driving under the influence, they may face serious consequences and additional charges. While blood alcohol levels are set at .08 for most […]
Top Strategies for Fighting a DUI Charge in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | March 11, 2017 | DUI
Just because you face a DUI arrest doesn’t mean your situation is hopeless. In fact, there are many possible defenses that can be engaged to help you fight these charges. Some of the most common defenses include: Illegal Stop Oftentimes drivers are stopped without any reasonable suspicion or because they were caught in a DUI […]
Understanding Warrant Requirements for Arrests in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2017 | Criminal Defense
The police do not necessarily need a warrant to place you under arrest. If a police officer believes (or claims to believe) that there is probable cause that a crime is being committed, or has been committed and that you are the suspect, you can be placed under arrest. The driving conduct could be: Speeding […]
