Category: DUI

How You Can Face DUI Charges Without Consuming Alcohol

by Jonathan Blecher | June 1, 2020 | DUI

It doesn’t matter if you only had one beer, getting behind the wheel after drinking could result in a DUI arrest. Driving under the influence, or DUI, is a common offense. Thousands of Floridians get pulled over for DUI each year, but you might be surprised to learn that not all DUI arrests involve alcohol […]

How the Resumption of Sports Leads to Increased DUI Incidents

by Jonathan Blecher | May 21, 2020 | DUI

Sports Are on the Rise & So Are DUIs Restaurants, retailers, parks, and sports are beginning to make a comeback in Miami, finally giving residents something to look forward to. Some sports athletes are beginning their training and competitions now, making thousands of fans enthusiastic about watching their favorite team and athletes on TV again. […]

DUI on Railroad Tracks: What You Need to Know

by Jonathan Blecher | March 3, 2020 | DUI

Florida has earned its reputation for the bizarre. On this past New Year’s Eve, Luis Rojas, 19, with more than twice the legal limit (.18) was found asleep behind the wheel on an unused part of the CSX railroad tracks in West Palm Beach. His car had been sideswiped by a commuter train, but he […]

To Take or Not to Take the Breath Test: What You Need to Know

by Jonathan Blecher | February 24, 2020 | DUI, Sobriety Tests

When I tell people I’m a DUI specialist, the first question I’m asked is whether you take the test? Often this question comes up at 12:30 in the morning. The answer to this question turns on a variety of factors. I’m always available by cell phone to answer this question for someone about to make […]

What’s Next for DUI Diversion Programs in Florida?

by Jonathan Blecher | February 18, 2020 | DUI

Proposed House Bill HB 1145/Senate Bill SB 1396 (2020) attempt to establish parameters for a statewide DUI Diversion Program. As the bills stand, they create a hodgepodge of poorly designed, impractical, punitive, and sometimes optional, requirements. While I think it’s a great idea in theory, most State Senators and State Representatives on the Criminal Justice […]