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Lower Blood Alcohol Limits for Younger Drivers
by Jonathan Blecher | March 14, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 […]
Forced Blood Tests in DUI Cases
by Jonathan Blecher | March 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
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.” […]
DUI Crashes and Texting While Driving – Who is Most at Risk?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
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 […]
You Have the Right to Remain Silent – So What?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
This scene is played out every day, all across the country. Drivers are stopped and arrested for DUI and read their Miranda warnings, either on the road or at the station. People are told they have the right to remain silent and they have the right to speak with an attorney, and to have one […]
Can Police Charge Me With Breath Test Refusal Even if I Tried to Blow?
by Jonathan Blecher | March 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
According to Florida Law, any person who accepts the privilege of operating a motor vehicle consents to submit to an approved chemical test to check for illegal alcohol content or the presence of a controlled substance. Authorities use a breath or blood test for alcohol and a urine/blood test for drugs, but there is no […]
