Category: DUI
Why Younger Drivers Face Stricter Blood Alcohol Limits
by Jonathan Blecher | March 14, 2017 | DUI, Underage DUI
The legal drinking age in the state of Florida is 21, so anyone under 21 may face charges of being a minor in possession of alcohol. In addition, if they are charged with driving under the influence, they may face serious consequences and additional charges. While blood alcohol levels are set at .08 for most […]
Top Strategies for Fighting a DUI Charge in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | March 11, 2017 | DUI
Just because you face a DUI arrest doesn’t mean your situation is hopeless. In fact, there are many possible defenses that can be engaged to help you fight these charges. Some of the most common defenses include: Illegal Stop Oftentimes drivers are stopped without any reasonable suspicion or because they were caught in a DUI […]
Forced Blood Tests in DUI Cases
by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2017 | DUI, Sobriety Tests
When Missouri v. McNeely was decided in 2012, the Supreme Court of the United States affirmed the judgment of the Missouri Supreme Court holding, that in a DUI investigation, “the natural dissipation of alcohol in the bloodstream does not constitute an exigency in every case sufficient to justify conducting a blood test without a warrant.” […]
What to Do During a DUI Stop: A Guide for Drivers
by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2017 | DUI
As a driver, you may not realize it but the way you behave when you come into contact with the police matters – a lot. For example, if you notice police lights flashing behind you, the last thing you want to do is press your foot on the accelerator and try to outrun the cops. […]
DUI Crashes and Texting While Driving – Who is Most at Risk?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 9, 2017 | DUI, Traffic Offenses
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration collects statistics on impaired driving and publishes them for use by government agencies, law enforcement and the public. According to a NHTSA report, 1 in 3 people will have their lives touched by a DUI-related incident, whether as a victim, witness or offender. The report also went on to […]
