Case Results
The attorneys at Meldon Law handle lawsuits throughout the state of Florida. We are extremely proud of the results that we have obtained and look forward to sharing them with you.
At Meldon Law, we strive to ensure our clients are fully compensated for their losses. If a settlement cannot be reached, then we are prepared to try the case. All cases are different and results are case-specific, but our attorneys work diligently for each client we serve. If you are interested in reviewing the settlements and verdicts we have obtained for our clients, please review the list below.
Gainesville Police Department Traffic Stop, Drug Charge Reduced to DUI
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer observed an SUV weaving across three lanes of travel and weaving within its lane. The officer effected a traffic stop and noticed the strong odor of burnt cannabis coming from the car. When asked, the driver said that there was cannabis in the vehicle. The… Read More
Gainesville, Florida Student Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Charges Dismissed
DUI and Criminal Defense A University of Florida Police Department officer responded to an anonymous tip about UF students smoking marijuana behind one of the dormitories. The officer noted the smell of marijuana emanating from one student and searched him. The officer found a small glass pipe containing marijuana residue and arrested the student… Read More
Reckless Driver Tries to Impress Co-Worker, Arrested for DUI
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer observed two vehicles turning while squealing their tires and accelerating sporadically. The officer stopped the driver, who said he was driving in that manner to show off his car and “impress” a fellow co-worker who had been following him. The officer noticed that the driver… Read More
Citizen Alerted Law Enforcement About Impaired Driver, Led to DUI Arrest
DUI and Criminal Defense A citizen alerted law enforcement about an impaired driver and Gainesville Police Department officers found the driver at a nearby gas station. Officers did not observe him driving, but noted that the keys were in the ignition. Officers noted the driver was staggering, using his vehicle for support, smelled of… Read More
Gainesville, Florida Driver Traveling in the Wrong Direction on a One-way Street Arrested for DUI, Case Reduced
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer observed a driver traveling the wrong direction down a one-way street and pulled the driver over. The officer noted the driver’s red eyes and the smell of alcohol and requested that he perform field sobriety exercises. The driver indicated he was unsure how well he… Read More
Gainesville, Florida Trespassing & Resisting an Officer Criminal Charges Dismissed
DUI and Criminal Defense Gainesville Police Department officers responded to a phone call claiming that a man was sitting on her front steps and refusing to leave. The woman informed police that the man had knocked on her door and asked for assistance with his car and thereafter feigned breathing problems. Upon making contact… Read More
Gainesville, Florida DUI Reduced to Reckless Driving
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer apprehended a driver for traveling 57 mph in a 40 mph-zone. The driver initially passed several places to stop before pulling over. Upon making contact, the officer noted the odor of alcohol emanating from the driver and that he was wearing several bar wrist-bands. Further,… Read More
Gainesville, Florida DUI Checkpoint Arrest Reduced to Reckless Driving
DUI and Criminal Defense A driver entered a DUI checkpoint and was observed having signs of impairment. The driver was asked to complete field sobriety exercises and the driver performed poorly. During the horizontal gaze nystagmus exercise, the driver had a distinct nystagmus at maximum deviation in both eyes and lacked smooth pursuit in… Read More
Gainesville, Florida Driver Backed Into Another Car in Parking Lot, Charged With DUI
DUI and Criminal Defense A driver backed into another car in a parking lot and law enforcement was called. Upon making contact with the driver, Gainesville Police Department officers noted that she exhibited signs of impairment, including the strong odor of alcohol on her breath, a delayed response to questioning, and slurred speech. The… Read More
Gainesville, Florida Driver Side-Swiped a Vehicle, Arrested for DUI
DUI and Criminal Defense A driver side-swiped a vehicle while driving through a parking lot causing damage to both vehicles and thereafter left the scene. The victim, however, followed the driver and contacted law enforcement. Gainesville Police Department officers eventually initiated a traffic stop and found that the driver appeared “extremely intoxicated.” He almost… Read More
