Category: Criminal Defense
Why MADD is Pushing for Mandatory Ignition Interlock Devices in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | May 17, 2021 | DUI, Criminal Defense
Mandatory IID Installation in FL Would Save Lives, Says MADD Drunk driving deaths in West Virginia, Arizona, Louisiana, and New Mexico have significantly decreased after ignition interlock devices were required for all DUI offenders. Florida may be next. Currently, a first-time DUI conviction with no aggravating factors in Florida does not require you to install […]
Tips for Virtual Court Hearings
by Jonathan Blecher | May 4, 2021 | Criminal Defense
How Do I Prepare for a Zoom Court Hearing? Virtual court hearings have become the new “norm” in the COVID-19 pandemic. Although we don’t know when all Florida courts will reopen for in-person hearings, we do know that video conference hearings are the only available option for most defendants in the state. If you were […]
Extradition Warrants in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | January 28, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Interstate extradition is the process of keeping a fugitive in custody, so the authorities can take that person back to the state where they are still facing an outstanding arrest warrant. If you were charged with a misdemeanor or a felony and fled the state, you will be classified as a fugitive. Florida extradites fugitives, […]
How Bail Bonds Work
by Jonathan Blecher | January 21, 2021 | Criminal Defense
After being arrested, you will likely be able to be released on bail. Depending on the severity of your crime, the amount may be as low as $100 or substantially more in severe circumstances. For example, a misdemeanor may only set you back $250, but a felony drug possession charge significantly more. If you cannot […]
What Happens to Your Criminal Record After Expungement?
by Jonathan Blecher | August 19, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Accessing Expunged Criminal Records in FL People who end up on the wrong side of the law can suffer steep consequences, including a criminal record. Criminal records can hold people back from enjoying the same opportunities as those who don’t have a record, resulting in barriers to employment, housing, education, financial aid and social acceptance. […]
