Case Results
Gainesville Driver Travelling Westbound Hits a Curb
DUI and Criminal Defense A driver was observed travelling westbound in Gainesville, Florida, when he hit a curb and blew out his front right tire. Two law enforcement officers made contact with the driver who showed signs of intoxication. Officers noted that the driver’s eyes were bloodshot and watery and the driver claimed to… Read More
Driver Observed Traveling Without Headlights
DUI and Criminal Defense A driver was observed traveling without headlights and with a flattened left front tire. Moreover, upon turning the driver drifted about the roadway and struck the curb. Law enforcement stopped the car and discovered that the driver was not in possession of her license. The driver exhibited several signs of… Read More
Reduced Charges for DUI Driver Observed Swerving
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer observed a driver swerving and failing to use a turn signal. The driver occasionally traveled in the bike lane, changed lanes without signaling, and was speeding. Once apprehended, the driver claimed to be driving home from the Dragonfly Restaurant in Gainesville where he had only… Read More
Driver Receives a Non-Jail Sentence Even Though the DUI Involved Property Damage.
DUI and Criminal Defense A driver turned without yielding the right-of-way and struck a scooter. Gainesville Police Department officers noted several indicators of impairment. Though the driver claimed to have consumed no alcohol that day, he smelled of alcohol, had slurred speech, and bloodshot, watery eyes. He consented to field sobriety exercises and performed… Read More
Meldon Law Were Able to Secure a Lesser Charge of DUI Which Did Dot Include Any Jail Time
DUI and Criminal Defense Gainesville Police Department officer responded to multiple citizen complaints regarding a vehicle parked within a traveling lane. Deputies observed a man asleep in the driver’s seat with the vehicle running and in “drive.” After much difficulty, officers were able to rouse the driver who appeared very disoriented. He agreed to… Read More
Charge: Unlawful Race
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer observed a group of people on the side of the road with a video camera. The officer saw two vehicles driving southbound on the roadway that sped up after passing the officer. The vehicles appeared to intentionally drive recklessly. One vehicle drove off the shoulder… Read More
Meldon Law Negotiates With State Attorney’s Office for Reduced Fines in DUI Case
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer saw a vehicle drifting in lane. As the officer followed the vehicle he observed it drifting over the lane marker multiple times. The vehicle was stopped and when the officer made contact with the driver he noticed a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting… Read More
Charge: DUI
DUI and Criminal Defense Gainesville Police Department officer stopped a vehicle for an expired temporary tag. Upon making contact with the driver, the officer noticed that he had bloodshot and watery eyes. The driver also slurred his speech and had an odor of alcohol on his breath. The driver stated he was coming from… Read More
Charge: No Valid Driver’s License
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer stopped a vehicle for failing to obey a stop sign and the driver produced a driver’s license that had expired in 2007. The driver stated she was unaware that the license had expired. The driver was issued a citation and this type of violation requires… Read More
Charge: Gainesville Reckless driving DUI
DUI and Criminal Defense A Gainesville Police Department officer responded to a report of a vehicle driving recklessly. Two officers followed the vehicle with lights and sirens, which was swerving across all lanes of traffic. The vehicle did not stop until one officer changed the sound of his sirens to get the drivers… Read More
