JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG

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 […]

The Role of Ethical Obligations in Legal Discovery in the Age of Social Media

Social media websites present a new battleground for discovery disclosures and present ethical implications for attorneys. Clients need to be informed about the risk that social media can pose to them without overstepping the boundaries of ethical behavior. Evidence and Social Media Although it seems like an ordinary reaction to most social media blunders, it […]

Understanding Warrantless Searches: What Police Can and Can’t Do in Your Home

by Jonathan Blecher | March 8, 2017 | Criminal Defense

When the police have a search warrant for your home, it may be limited. The warrant must describe exactly where they want to search, and what they are looking for – drugs, guns, stolen property or other items of evidence in a criminal case. The police then have the right to search anywhere in your […]