JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
If You Don’t Take Field Sobriety Tests, Will You Lose Your License?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 7, 2015 | DUI
At first blush, field sobriety tests seem like a legitimate way for officers to assess drivers suspected of intoxication. But when you dig a little deeper, it quickly becomes apparent that these tests often do more harm than good to the driver being questioned. The biggest reason for this is because field sobriety tests are […]
CDL DUI and Your Future
by Jonathan Blecher | July 23, 2015 | DUI
According to Florida State law, it is illegal for a driver in possession of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and operating a commercial vehicle to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of 0.04% or higher. While this is just half of a typical driving under the influence (DUI) charge, the strictness is in […]
When Does a DUI Become a Felony in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | July 17, 2015 | DUI
In Florida, a DUI can be charged as a misdemeanor or a elony depending upon the facts of the case. If this was your first DUI offense and there weren’t any aggravating factors present, then odds are you won’t be charged with a felony DUI. On the other hand, if this is your third DUI offense […]
Understanding DUI and Child Neglect Charges in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | July 9, 2015 | DUI
In a recent case, a resident of Lake Worth, crashed her vehicle while driving under the influence of a cocktail of alcohol and medications. According to a Palm Beach County Sherriff’s Office arrest report, she was driving under the influence with her two children in the back seat. The crash occurred around 9 a.m. at […]
How a DUI Conviction Can Increase Your Insurance Costs
by Jonathan Blecher | July 8, 2015 | DUI
If you find yourself convicted of driving under the influence, you will receive a notice of suspension from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. If the notice is dated 11/1/14 or later you are required to purchase a FR44 policy with limits of Bodily Injury Liability/Property Damage Liability in the amounts of 100/300/50. […]
