Case Results
Charges: DUI/Failure to Obey Traffic Device
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer observed a driver swerving into the bike lane. She also rolled through a red light upon making a right-hand turn. The officer initiated a stop and noted the driver’s unsteadiness, bloodshot eyes, and slurred speech. The driver admitted to having four beers prior to driving… Read More
DUI With Property Damage Defense Attorneys
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer observed a vehicle speeding and drive through a stop sign. While following the vehicle, the officer received word that a hit-and-run had just occurred. The vehicle he was following matched the description of the vehicle that had caused the crash. The officer then initiated a… Read More
Charge: Possession of Drug Equipment
DUI and Criminal Defense A University of Florida Police Department officer observed a student smoking marijuana during a football game and cited her for both Possession of Cannabis and Possession of Drug Equipment. The student retained the services of Meldon Law. Attorneys were able to secure a plea deal with the State where the… Read More
Vehicle Swerved, Led to DUI Arrest
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer observed a vehicle swerve, hit a curb, and stop in the middle of the road. Upon making contact with the driver, the officer noted that the driver smelled of alcohol, had watery and glassy eyes, and was unsteady on his feet. The driver admitted to… Read More
Car Accident Lead to DUI Arrest
DUI and Criminal Defense Gainesville Police Department officers responded to a one-vehicle crash, where the driver collided twice with the curb before coming to rest alongside the curb. Officers noted that the driver’s front right tire axle had been damaged from impact and found the driver standing across the street with her friends that… Read More
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
