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Is a DUI a Felony In Florida?

By Meldon Law |

DUI Felony Charge in Florida Like some other offense Driving Under the Influence (DUI) is a crime that can be enhanced. Meaning that certain facts within an individual DUI case may make the charge more severe. For example, a first offense DUI is typically punishable by up to 180 days in the county jail… Read More

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When Should You File Formal Charges?

By Meldon Law |

We know when a person is arrested, they have a first appearance where a monetary bond typically is set. But what happens if that person can’t post that bond? How long can the State hold a person before they file formal charges? When a State files formal charges they do so with a document… Read More

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What is a Downward Departure?

By Meldon Law |

When a person is charged with a felony offense in the State of Florida, that offense carries with it a number of points. These points are placed on a scoresheet, which takes into account the current charge or charges, prior history, victim injury points, whether a person was on probation if the defendant was… Read More

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Medical Transportation Liability

By Meldon Law |

Emergency Transportation Accidents According to reports, about 3.6 million adults miss or delay medical care due to issues with transportation. Not being able to safely get to and from medical appointments is a critical barrier for many elderly and disabled individuals. To combat this, businesses and insurers began to offer non-emergency medical transportation services…. Read More

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How Can I get My Record Sealed?

By Meldon Law |

When a person is arrested for an offense a record is created, even if that charge is ultimately dropped or dismissed by the prosecutor. Just because the charges are dropped or the person was acquitted at trial does not mean that the case or arrest disappears. However, there is an option that a person… Read More

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What is Battery?

By Meldon Law |

Battery is simply just the touching or striking of another person against their will. Now there are many different battery offenses based on enhancements for bodily harm, weapons, or prior convictions, however, the basic elements are essentially the same. This article is going to focus on Misdemeanor Battery offense, Battery Prior Offense, and Battery… Read More

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Florida DMV Hearing 101: How to Prepare

By Meldon Law |

Florida DMV Hearings In Florida, once an individual has been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), he or she faces a long list of potential penalties, including a lengthy driver’s license suspension. However, what is important to remember is that a driver can still fight to have this administrative suspension removed by requesting… Read More

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What State Has The Toughest DUI Laws?

By Meldon Law |

What You Need to Know and How a Attorney Can Help You Almost every day, about 29 people die in the United States from a motor vehicle crash involving an impaired driver. With these staggering statistics, it is still surprising that across the country, the laws vary significantly when it comes to dealing with… Read More

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What Questions to Ask a Attorney About DUI

By Meldon Law |

The criminal justice system can move fast. In fact, it moves a lot faster than most civil lawsuits. That is why it’s so imperative to hire an attorney as quickly as possible if you have been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI). The court system takes DUI charges exceptionally seriously, and the penalties… Read More

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How to Request a DMV Hearing and How a Attorney Can Help

By Meldon Law |

Those individuals that are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs in Florida will need to address two separate issues. The first includes the suspension of your driver’s license, and the second is the legal case that will proceed in the courtroom. Once you have been arrested for either refusing… Read More

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