Category: Criminal Defense

How Do I Know if My Crime Is a Petty, Misdemeanor, or Felony Offense?

In counties like Miami-Dade, the case number starts with a letter. F is a felony, and M is a misdemeanor. You can look at the case number to know whether you are charged with one or the other. Follow this link to the Miami-Dade County Clerk online record search page. In other counties in Florida, there may […]

Exploring Felony Diversion Programs in Florida: A Second Chance

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. […]

How Miami-Dade’s Pre-Trial Diversion Programs Can Help Your Case

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 […]

How Domestic Abuse Charges Can Impact Your Gun Ownership Rights

by Jonathan Blecher | September 23, 2016 | Criminal Defense

The United States Supreme Court has ruled in a 6-2 vote that individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic abuse can lose the right to purchase or own firearms. According to the majority opinion in the case of Voisine v. the United States, written by Justice Elena Kagan, misdemeanor assault convictions for domestic violence are sufficient enough to invoke a federal ban […]

Are Criminal Records Expunged Automatically?

by Jonathan Blecher | January 31, 2014 | Criminal Defense, Expungement

For adults, Florida does not have an automatic expungement law for criminal records, and no adult criminal history is really even gone once it’s created. Records like booking photos and fingerprints are retained by law enforcement for use in criminal defense in coral gables investigations. Additionally, private data-mining companies gather criminal history information for use […]