JONATHAN B. BLECHER, P.A. LEGAL BLOG
When Are Police Allowed to Search Your Property?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 22, 2023 | Firm News, Uncategorized
We’ve all seen it on crime shows. An officer goes to search someone’s home or vehicle, the suspects scoffs and says, “You can’t do that!” and then the officer proudly flashes a warrant and proceeds with the search. Or, the officer wants to carry out a search, the suspect smugly says “Got a warrant?” and […]
Can Passengers Be Charged with DUI in Self-Driving Cars?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 15, 2023 | Firm News
In most places, a person who is a passenger in a self-driving car would not be charged with DUI because they are not actively operating the vehicle. As more self-driving cars hit the roads, we can expect to see more legal precedents established around their use.
What Is Drugged Driving and How Is It Charged?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2023 | Drug DUI
You probably have a pretty good idea of what “drunk driving” involves. That term is thrown around a lot, but DUI laws in Florida define the crime as “driving under the influence of alcohol to the extent that your normal faculties are impaired” or “driving with an unlawful blood alcohol level”. We can all agree […]
Debunking DUI Myths: Does Sucking on a Penny Work?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 6, 2023 | DUI, Alcohol testing
Spend any time in a bar or campsite, and you’re bound to hear all kinds of rumors, theories and “true stories that happened to a friend of someone’s uncle” about how you can pass a Breathalyzer test even after having a few drinks. These kinds of urban legends may make for good conversation but very […]
Florida Legislature Tinkers with Refusals and Ignition Interlock Devices
by Jonathan Blecher | March 6, 2023 | Firm News
The Florida Legislature, motto: “We never saw a due process right we wouldn’t trample on”, has proposed legislation which would require the installation of an ignition interlock device immediately after a driver refuses to submit to a breath test. HB197/SB296 read, in pertinent part: “The person shall be told that his or her failure to […]
