JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
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 […]
Forced Blood Tests in DUI Cases
by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2017 | DUI, Sobriety Tests
When Missouri v. McNeely was decided in 2012, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the judgment of the Missouri Supreme Court holding, that in a DUI investigation, “the natural dissipation of alcohol in the bloodstream does not constitute an exigency in every case sufficient to justify conducting a blood test without a warrant.” […]
What to Do During a DUI Stop: A Guide for Drivers
by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2017 | DUI
As a driver, you may not realize it but the way you behave when you come into contact with the police matters – a lot. For example, if you notice police lights flashing behind you, the last thing you want to do is press your foot on the accelerator and try to outrun the cops. […]
DUI Crashes and Texting While Driving – Who is Most at Risk?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 9, 2017 | DUI, Traffic Offenses
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration collects statistics on impaired driving and publishes them for use by government agencies, law enforcement and the public. According to a NHTSA report, 1 in 3 people will have their lives touched by a DUI-related incident, whether as a victim, witness or offender. The report also went on to […]
