Jonathan Blecher, Miami Criminal Defense Lawyer and DUI Lawyer
Articles
How to Handle a Petit Theft Charge
Submitted By: Jonathan Blecher On: Sep 20th 2011
Category: Misdemeanor Offense, Florida
Citizen's Arrest for DUI?
Submitted By: Jonathan Blecher On: Mar 22nd 2010
Category: DUI arrest, Elements of a DUI Case
In some cases, citizens step in to make an arrest of an impaired driver. Under certain circumstances, a private citizen may act like a law enforcement officer. In State v. Hart, 669 N.E.2...
The Cost of Hiring a "Good" DUI Lawyer
Submitted By: Jonathan Blecher On: Mar 10th 2010
Category: dui lawyer cost, dui lawyer fees, DUI Defendants Rights
The cost of hiring a good DUI lawyer can be very different in different parts of the country, and vary dramatically even within a state...
Common Legal Terms in Criminal Cases
Submitted By: Jonathan Blecher On: Mar 2nd 2010
Category: Criminal Defense Case
Misdemeanors are crimes for which the maximum punishment is one year or less in a county jail. Most states call for jail terms in the local/county...
DUI Administrative License Suspensions in Florida
Submitted By: Jonathan Blecher On: Feb 11th 2010
Category: drivers license, dui and drivers license, DUI Laws by State, Florida
The Florida Administrative Driver License Suspension Law can be complicated and confusing. I strongly recommend that you consult with an experienced DUI defense attorney before deciding...
DUI In Florida. An Overview
Submitted By: Jonathan Blecher On: Feb 5th 2010
Category: dui defense, DUI Laws by State, Florida
We should all be mindful of Florida’s conservative DUI (Driving Under the Influence) laws. It goes without saying that we should all drink responsibly. But, did you know that...
Miranda Warnings and How They Work in a Criminal Case
Submitted By: Jonathan Blecher On: Feb 3rd 2010
Category: miranda rights, Criminal Defense Case
People are under the impression that if they are arrested and not read their rights, they can have their case dismissed. That may only be partially correct. If the police fail...
Stories of Substance Abuse and Addiction
Submitted By: Jonathan Blecher On: Feb 1st 2010
Category: Drug Charges
The following has been reprinted from a message board of anonymous posters relating their experiences with various addictions...
Consulting a Criminal Defense Lawyer
Submitted By: Jonathan Blecher On: Jan 30th 2010
Category: consulting a lawyer, lawyer fees, Defendants Rights
Most criminal defense lawyers, unlike civil lawyers, don't charge for an initial consultation. Criminal lawyers tend to quote legal fees on a flat fee basis, so their time is reflected...
Accepting Plea Negotiations (Bargains)
Submitted By: Jonathan Blecher On: Jan 30th 2010
Category: plea bargain, Criminal Defense Case
Plea Bargaining is a conventional term used to describe the process of working out a better deal than what has been originally offered to a criminal Defendant to close out...