Category: DUI

DUI Victim Impact Panel in Miami

by Jonathan Blecher | April 28, 2016 | DUI

Routinely imposed as a condition of probation or the Back on Track Miami Diversion Program in DUI cases in Miami, Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) presents a panel discussion to hundreds of people each month. In Miami, the groups meet at Miami Southwest Senior High School. The Victim Impact Panel in Miami is delivered by […]

Moving After a Florida DUI

by Jonathan Blecher | April 21, 2016 | DUI

Let’s say that you moved to Florida from California after graduating college so you could accept an exciting new job. While living in Miami, you were enjoying the nightlife and perhaps a little too much. You had your first DUI in Los Angeles when you were attending UCLA, and now you got your second DUI […]

Is It Possible to Have a DUI Arrest Overturned in Florida?

by Jonathan Blecher | April 7, 2016 | DUI

Since 1982, I have defended over 3,000 suspended license and DUI cases, so I can honestly say that nothing surprises me anymore. For this post, I am going to discuss something that is highly rare, but possible. It has to do with what some would call being “un-arrested” for driving under the influence. Let’s say […]

Underage Drivers and DUI

by Jonathan Blecher | March 23, 2016 | DUI

For Florida drivers, one of their worst fears is being arrested for driving under the influence. After all, a DUI conviction can translate into jail time, fines, driver’s license suspension, community service, DUI School, skyrocketing insurance premiums, and a host of other unwanted consequences. If you’re under 21 and you’re convicted of DUI, it’s not […]

St. Patrick’s Day DUI

by Jonathan Blecher | March 17, 2016 | DUI

It’s that time of year again, time for green beer, shamrocks, leprechauns, and corn beef and cabbage. St. Patrick’s Day falls on Thursday, March 17, and throughout Miami, the streets will be covered in a sea of green until the sun rises Friday morning. Whether locals are celebrating the little bit of Irish in them, […]