Category: Drug DUI

What Happens After a First-Time Arrest for Drug Possession in Miami?

by Jonathan Blecher | September 3, 2025 | Drug DUI

Facing a first-time arrest for drug possession in Miami can be overwhelming. The flashing lights, the ride in the back of a police car, and the uncertainty of what comes next often leave people feeling helpless. But while the situation is serious, it’s not hopeless. With the right legal guidance, many first-time offenders can navigate […]

What Is Drugged Driving and How Is It Charged?

by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2023 | Drug DUI

You probably have a pretty good idea of what “drunk driving” involves. That term is thrown around a lot, but DUI laws in Florida define the crime as “driving under the influence of alcohol to the extent that your normal faculties are impaired” or “driving with an unlawful blood alcohol level”. We can all agree […]

Drugs in Your Drink Could Lead to a DUI

by Jonathan Blecher | June 27, 2022 | DUI, Drug DUI

You were out at a club and you had a few drinks–but nothing that should have remained in your system to the point of impairment by the time you decided left for home. However, you left because you started to feel tired and disoriented, deciding that you probably just needed to get some sleep. If […]

Trick Daddy’s Plea Deal: What You Need to Know About Cocaine Charges

by Jonathan Blecher | February 26, 2021 | Drug DUI, Plea Negotiations

Rapper Trick Daddy, real name Maurice Young, negotiated a plea deal with prosecutors at the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office for his arrest on cocaine possession and DUI charges last January. The terms of the plea required accepting the cocaine possession charge, being sentenced to time served in jail (one day), a criminal conviction for the […]

Airport Amnesty Box Theft: What Happens If You Take Marijuana?

Illinois became the first state to legalize and regulate adult-use cannabis through its legislative process, starting January 1, 2020. While cannabis is legal in Illinois, it’s not legal to take it on a plane with you. That’s against federal law. Forward-thinking Illinois authorities decided to give travelers a last-ditch effort to dump their weed before […]