Category: DUI
DUI Diversion: Eligibility After a Car Accident
by Jonathan Blecher | January 9, 2018 | DUI
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), “Every day, almost 29 people in the United States die in alcohol-impaired vehicle crashes – that’s one person every 50 minutes in 2016.” The NHTSA goes on to say that while drunk driving fatalities have fallen by a third in the last thirty years, “drunk driving crashes claim […]
Understanding the Statute of Limitations for DUI Offenses
by Jonathan Blecher | January 2, 2018 | Criminal Defense, DUI
In reference to civil lawsuits, a statute of limitations refers to how long a plaintiff has to file a personal injury lawsuit against an at-fault party. But regards to criminal lawsuits, the statute of limitations refers to how long the state has to file criminal charges against a person – how many years the state […]
How a DUI Conviction Can Impact Your Security Clearance
by Jonathan Blecher | December 13, 2017 | DUI
Are you planning to get a job that involves access to classified information, one that involves a security clearance? If so, you will have to pass a rigorous background investigation which takes a close look at your personal and professional conduct, your criminal history (if any), your financial behavior, your allegiance to the United States, […]
How to Know If the Police Can Search Your Vehicle After a DUI Arrest
by Jonathan Blecher | December 6, 2017 | DUI
If you’re stopped by the police and they suspect that you’re Miami driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, do they have the right to search your vehicle for an open container of alcohol, drugs, or stolen goods? What are your rights in the event of a warrantless search and seizure during a routine […]
Can a DUI Affect My Credit?
by Jonathan Blecher | October 18, 2017 | DUI
If you are convicted of driving under the influence (DUI) in Miami or anywhere else in Florida, a DUI can definitely damage your credit. While a DUI is not reported directly on your credit like a bankruptcy, judgement, or a lien, there are other ways that it can damage your FICO score. If you don’t […]
