Jonathan Blecher, P.A.

09/18/2024

As Florida considers Amendment 3, concerns about a rise in stoned driving are growing. Explore the potential risks and impacts this change could bring to road safety across the state.

01/09/2024

Alphabet Inc.’s Google is changing its Maps tool so that the company no longer has access to users' individual location histories, cutting off its ability to respond to law enforcement warrants that ask for data on everyone who was in the vicinity of a crime.

The company said location data will soon be saved directly on users’ devices, blocking Google from seeing it and, by extension, blocking law enforcement demanding that information.

01/06/2024

A new report by the National Registry of Exonerations found 129 cases in which people were falsely convicted at least partly because of flawed hair analysis and testimony.

The technique, developed before DNA testing, can’t definitively tie suspects to crime scenes. Try explaining that to juries — or some judges.

01/02/2024

Eyewitness testimony generally holds considerable sway in criminal investigations, often shaping the course of prosecutions. Nevertheless, it's important to recognize that these accounts may not always be accurate. If you're facing criminal allegations and aim to question the reliability of an eyewitness account, an experienced criminal defense attorney can review the circumstances and identify the best way to challenge testimony being used against you.

12/30/2023

Cybercrime involves a wide range of criminal conduct that makes use of digital and network technologies. This includes identity theft, financial fraud and personal data breach. Technology can also be employed to carry out drug crime, prostitution, child po*******hy and extortion. Federal and state laws enacted to fight cybercrime are being zealously enforced by prosecutors, aided by electronic surveillance and undercover operations. A criminal defense attorney can explain your possible exposure to investigation.

12/16/2023

All states and the federal government criminalize the knowing receipt of stolen property. Penalties vary based on the specific statute and severity is often tied to the value of the stolen goods involved. If you are being charged with receiving or possessing stolen property, consult with an attorney in your state for guidance specific to your situation.

12/15/2023

Facing criminal charges can be overwhelming. Let the attorneys at Jonathan Blecher, P.A. safeguard your fundamental rights and advise you on potential defense strategies based on the facts in your case. Visit our website for more information. https://www.jonathanblecher.com/

12/06/2023

Typically, when you serve a period of supervised release, you must meet with your parole officer periodically, and abide by the conditions of your release. If you do not, your parole could be revoked, which means you would return to prison.

12/02/2023

The Supreme Court heard arguments over which drug offenses trigger mandatory 15-year sentences under the Armed Career Criminal Act, which is a kind of federal three-strikes law. The law imposes the mandatory sentences on people convicted of unlawfully possessing fi****ms if they had already committed three violent felonies or serious drug offenses.

A federal law imposes a mandatory 15-year sentence for possessing a gun after committing three serious drug offenses. But which offenses count?

11/27/2023

Under normal circumstances, police may enter your home without your permission only if they have a warrant.

11/25/2023

Before a criminal case goes to trial, the prosecutor and the defense have the opportunity to make pretrial motions. These motions can affect many issues at trial, from what evidence can be introduced to which charges will be tried. An experienced attorney can suggest which motions could be useful to your case and file them on your behalf.

11/18/2023

White-collar crime describes crimes that relate to money. White-collar crimes are generally non-violent, committed for financial gain or to retain money already owned in the case of money laundering or tax evasion. These crimes are usually investigated and prosecuted on a federal level since most white-collar crime operations cross state lines.

White-collar crimes encompass a broad range of crimes, usually non-violent, committed for financial gain.