Category: Criminal Defense
What is Proper Courtroom Etiquette?
by Jonathan Blecher | December 21, 2016 | Criminal Defense
If you were recently arrested for a crime in Miami, you will have to go to court for a series of court appearances. Like many places, there is a proper way and an improper way to act while you’re in court – this is called “proper courtroom etiquette.” While I’m no Emily Post or etiquette […]
Felony Diversion Programs in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | December 1, 2016 | Criminal Defense
In Florida, our jails and prisons are overflowing with convicted criminals and as most Floridians are aware, this places a heavy burden on American taxpayers. By the nature of Florida’s location, it’s a hotbed for drug-related activities. From minor marijuana possession to full-blown drug trafficking, the state has been notorious for its illegal drug operations. […]
Pre-Trial Diversion Programs in Miami-Dade County
by Jonathan Blecher | November 10, 2016 | Criminal Defense
Each state has enacted its own laws, sentencing and penalties for misdemeanor and felony crimes. Of all states, Florida has a reputation for imposing some of the harshest penalties for criminal violations, along with Arizona and Texas. What if you get into trouble with the law, is there anything you can do to minimize the consequences you […]
Are Grand Jury Proceedings Secret in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | January 31, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Grand Jury proceedings are secret in Florida under state law. Anyone who testifies during the grand jury proceeding cannot disclose the proceedings. The only way that you find out what a grand jury has decided is if they hand down an indictment which then accuses someone of committing a crime. A grand jury is a […]
Can the Police Just Stop Me on the Street and Search Me for No Reason in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | January 31, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Under Florida’s “Stop and Frisk Law” if a police officer comes sees a person under circumstances which “reasonably indicate” that they have committed, are committing, or are about to commit a crime, the officer can temporarily detain them for the purpose of asking their identity and the circumstances surrounding the person’s presence. The law also […]
