Category: DUI
Drugs & DUI Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | March 2, 2016 | Drug DUI, DUI
When people hear the term driving under the influence or “DUI,” the first thing that usually comes to mind is driving under the influence of alcohol. What many people do not realize is that in Florida and across the country, they can also get arrested for DUI if they are driving under the influence of […]
19-Year-Old Charged with DUI Manslaughter in Miami-Dade
by Jonathan Blecher | February 18, 2016 | DUI
On Wednesday, Dec. 9, a young woman facing a DUI manslaughter charge for a deadly Miami-Dade crash that killed her passenger had her first court appearance. S. Restrepo, 19, was charged in the September 2015 crash that took the life of her young passenger, L. Aguilera. Aguilera’s mother told NBC 6 News that she not […]
What to Expect for Your First DUI Offense in Florida
by Jonathan Blecher | February 10, 2016 | DUI
Were you recently arrested for driving under the influence in Miami, Florida? If this was your first DUI offense, you may be curious to know what types of penalties you are up against, and reasonably so! Before you consider pleading guilty or forgoing legal representation, I want you to understand the penalties for a 1st DUI under […]
Should I Refuse a Breath Test?
by Jonathan Blecher | October 29, 2015 | DUI, Alcohol testing
If you should ever be pulled over for a suspected DUI charges in Miami, you will more than likely be asked to submit to a breath test to measure your blood alcohol concentration (BAC). While under immense pressure and emotional distress, you may find yourself not knowing whether or not to consent. In many cases, […]
What Happens to Commercial Drivers Convicted of DUI?
by Jonathan Blecher | October 23, 2015 | DUI
A DUI conviction in Florida can bring harsh consequences, especially if you are a commercial driver. For people with a commercial driver’s license (CDL), the laws and restrictions for maintaining your license are very strict, carrying a very low tolerance for driving under the influence or receiving traffic violations. If you have been arrested for […]
