Category: Criminal Defense

Florida’s Price Gouging Penalties: What You Should Know

by Jonathan Blecher | April 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense

You May Pay the Price in Jail If you haven’t already heard, people are stockpiling necessities that are short in supply and selling them for extremely high prices. With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting the supply and demand of these items, some people are taking advantage of necessity shortages by purchasing these items in bulk and […]

Price Gouging & COVID-19

by Jonathan Blecher | April 20, 2020 | Criminal Defense

The Price Isn’t Right Across the country, prices for some of the most basic items have suddenly increased. When the supply is short for items in high demand, businesses and individuals can take advantage of price gouging basic commodities. The Orlando Sentinel reports that Florida has experienced over 1,000 complaints concerning price gouging on face masks, hand […]

How COVID-19 Has Contributed to Rising Domestic Violence Charges

by Jonathan Blecher | April 17, 2020 | Criminal Defense

You May Be Susceptible to False Accusations Families around the world are adjusting to new ways of life amid COVID-19 public safety regulations. Though it’s important to remain at home to protect yourself from contracting the coronavirus, you may not be protected from domestic violence accusations. While stress is increasing due to the tanking economy, […]

Canada’s Tougher Restrictions on DUI Convictions: What It Means for You

by Jonathan Blecher | February 6, 2020 | DUI, Criminal Defense

Within the past year or so the Canadian Parliament passed Bill C-46. It amends the criminal code to create more severe consequences for DUI/alcohol. It further created specific language and offenses for driving under the influence of drugs. The bill also grants police greater powers to test drivers for impairment and increases the maximum penalty […]

Burglary in Florida: Can It Occur Without Intent?

Defendant and the victim had two children together. Defendant and the victim were formerly in a relationship, but they broke up before the victim moved into the house where the unlawful entry at the center of this case took place. Although the victim previously had allowed defendant to visit their children at her house, defendant […]