Category: Criminal Defense
How Cybercrimes Exploit COVID-19
by Jonathan Blecher | June 16, 2020 | Criminal Defense
COVID-19 Isn’t the Only Threat to the Nation The coronavirus has impacted nearly every American across the nation in some way. Whether it be health, employment, relationships or social activities, the pandemic has hindered the livelihoods of millions. But there’s another crisis affecting Americans during COVID-19: Fraud schemes. The FBI issued a Statement for the Record discussing […]
What Miami Beach’s Hotel Reopenings Mean for Travelers
by Jonathan Blecher | May 22, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Miami Is Ready to Get Back in Action, One Step at a Time After months of waiting, it’s time to grab your sunscreen and towels: On June 1st, Miami Beach and Miami-Dade will reopen beaches and hotels. Miami Beach leads the pack, announcing its decision to reopen beaches and hotels on Friday, May 22nd. As […]
What Happens if You Violate Miami’s Curfew Order?
by Jonathan Blecher | May 1, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Stay Home or Risk Getting Locked Up On March 27th, the City of Miami ordered a strict curfew policy to help reduce the spread of COVID-19. Residents must stay indoors from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. every night until further notice, and violators of the rule will be arrested by the City of Miami Police Department. To […]
COVID-19 and Compassionate Release: What You Need to Know
by Jonathan Blecher | April 29, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Compassionate release is requested when terminal illness, advanced age, sickness, debilitation, or extreme family circumstances outweigh imprisonment. The coronavirus pandemic puts prisoners at a high-risk of exposure to the disease, meaning they have an increased chance of contracting it. Because of this, I am motivated to do everything in my power to fight for a compassionate […]
Why Car Theft Rates Are Surging Since the COVID-19 Lockdown
by Jonathan Blecher | April 23, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Sheltering in place/Quarantine/Lock-down means your car could be sitting in your driveway, carport or parking garage. It also means that your car is vulnerable to car thieves. And while the crime rates in major cities are way down, auto theft is on the rise. In New York, for example, statistics show that reports of car […]
