Case Results
Charges: Possession of Alcohol by a Person Under 21 Years of Age
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer observed an individual under the age of 21 holding a cup of rum and coke. The officer noted that the contents had the smell and consistency of an alcoholic beverage. The officer issued a misdemeanor citation to the individual. The individual retained Meldon Law… Read More
Charges: DUI 9
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer observed a vehicle driving on the wrong side of the road. The vehicle continued for twenty to thirty yards. The officer made a u-turn and followed the vehicle, making a traffic stop within a few blocks. The officer made contact with the driver and… Read More
Charges: DUI, Leaving the Scene of an Accident With Property Damage
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer responded to an accident reported by a witness. When the officer arrived, the witness informed him of the direction that the driver walked and gave a physical description. The witness stated that the vehicle looked to be traveling between 90-100 mph, that the vehicle did… Read More
Charges: DUI
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer responded to a call for backup requested by another officer. The responding officer conducted a traffic stop and noted multiple indicators of impairment when he made contact with the driver. The driver had bloodshot, watery eyes. There was a strong odor of an alcoholic… Read More
Charges: DUI
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer observed a vehicle that had a dim passenger headlight which was not illuminating the roadway. The officer conducted a traffic stop for the headlight and upon making contact with the vehicle immediately observed a strong odor of alcoholic beverage emitting from the driver’s person… Read More
Charges: DUI
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer observed a vehicle that was traveling westbound with its high beams on in heavy traffic. The officer made a u-turn and caught up with the vehicle, eventually conducting a traffic stop. The officer observed the driver’s high beams indicator on the dashboard when he… Read More
DWI Defense Team
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer stopped a driver when the officer could not clearly see a tag on the vehicle. The officer had also observed the driver crossing the center dividing line. Upon exiting his vehicle, the driver had difficulty maintaining his balance and staggered while walking. The driver admitted,… Read More
Charges: DUI
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer observed a vehicle traveling with no headlights on at night. The vehicle attempted to turn into an apartment complex when the officer conducted the traffic stop. Upon making contact with the driver, the officer immediately noticed an odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle…. Read More
Charges: DUI
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer observed a vehicle run a stop sign. The officer stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver. The officer requested the driver’s license, insurance, and registration. During this time, the officer noticed that the driver smelled of an alcoholic beverage and had bloodshot,… Read More
Charges: DUI – Damage to Persons or Property
DUI and Criminal Defense A driver was observed a witness who was walking on the side of the road when he heard a noise. The witness observed the driver driving without a front passenger wheel. A second witness, who was walking with the first, advised that he heard a loud pop and saw the… Read More
