Category: Criminal Defense
What Happens if You Tamper with a Witness in Florida?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 21, 2017 | Criminal Defense
In police investigations and subsequent prosecutions, witness testimony can be valued as “critical evidence.” Since a witness’s testimony can be vital to a case or the “proverbial nail in the coffin,” it’s not unusual for criminal defendants to bully, harass, or threaten witnesses in hopes of scaring them away from talking to the police or […]
Can I Represent Myself?
by Jonathan Blecher | June 16, 2017 | Criminal Defense
If you have ever been arrested on criminal charges, such as a DUI, you should recognize the line in the Miranda Rights that states that “if you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed to you.” Even if you have never been in handcuffs, you’ve probably heard a movie or television character say this […]
What Is Community Control?
by Jonathan Blecher | May 24, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Surely, you’re familiar with the term “probation.” Here in Florida, Community Control is similar to probation; Community Control is a sentencing alternative where an offender is “supervised” in the community instead of being incarcerated. Understandably, criminal defendants find Community Control an attractive option over imprisonment. When an offender is placed on Community Control, he or […]
Will My Miami Case Go to Trial?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 24, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Were you recently arrested for a criminal offense in Miami? If so, you’re going to have a lot of questions right about now. Will you go to jail or prison? What will happen to your future and your family if you’re found guilty? I’m not going to candy-coat it, Florida, along with Arizona and Texas has some […]
The Process of Getting Someone Out of Jail in Florida: How Long Will It Take?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 16, 2017 | Criminal Defense
The length of time it will take to be released from jail after an arrest will vary, based upon the type of criminal charge. Some crimes will require that bail is posted, which makes the process longer, particularly if a bail hearing is necessary. In other cases, a person may be released on his or […]
