JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG

What to Expect for Your First DUI Offense in Florida

by Jonathan Blecher | February 10, 2016 | DUI

Were you recently arrested for driving under the influence in Miami, Florida? If this was your first DUI offense, you may be curious to know what types of penalties you are up against, and reasonably so! Before you consider pleading guilty or forgoing legal representation, I want you to understand the penalties for a 1st DUI under […]

Should I Refuse a Breath Test?

by Jonathan Blecher | October 29, 2015 | DUI

If you should ever be pulled over for a suspected DUI charges in Miami, you will more than likely be asked to submit to a breath test to measure your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). While under immense pressure and emotional distress, you may find yourself not knowing whether or not to consent. In many cases, […]

What Happens to Commercial Drivers Convicted of DUI?

by Jonathan Blecher | October 23, 2015 | DUI

A DUI conviction in Florida can bring harsh consequences, especially if you are a commercial driver. For people with a commercial driver’s license (CDL), the laws and restrictions for maintaining your license are very strict, carrying a very low tolerance for driving under the influence or receiving traffic violations. If you have been arrested for […]

Miami-Dade Commissioner Jose ‘Pepe’ Diaz Arrested for DUI

by Jonathan Blecher | October 15, 2015 | Firm News

Body camera footage released on Sep. 21 shows Miami-Dade Commissioner Jose “Pepe” Diaz dropping a sheriff’s name and identifying himself as a commissioner during a Key West traffic stop. Diaz was arrested and charged with driving under the influence. Video footage shows Diaz apologizing to an officer, telling him that he’s Commissioner Diaz from Miami-Dade […]

What if an Officer Doesn’t Show Up to a DUI Trial?

by Jonathan Blecher | October 13, 2015 | DUI

What if you were arrested for driving under the influence in Miami and the arresting officer failed to show up at your DUI trial, would this give you any sort of an advantage? What if the state re-files, does this mean that you may get a better deal? If you were arrested for DUI in Miami-Dade County […]