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DUI and Criminal Defense

9/23/2009
Jeffrey Meldon
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Reminder - DUI does not always equal a high BAC.

The recent case of a Micanopy woman being charged with DUI manslaughter brings to light something that people often forget - Being charged with DUI does not always mean that a person has consumed alcohol.

DUI stands for "Driving Under the Influence", the charge of DUI does not necessarily imply alcohol consumption.   A person can be "under the influence" of legal or illegal drugs, or anything that causes a person's normal facilities to be impaired, including alcohol.

Remember, driving while taking certain prescription or over the counter medications can:

  • Cause impairment of your ability to operate a motor vehicle,
  • Result in a DUI arrest and charge,  
  • Result in the same long term consequences as if your BAC (blood alcohol content) was over the legal limit.


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Remember, the only sure way of avoiding the lifelong consequences of a DUI conviction is to not drink and drive!  

However, if it is too late, do not make another mistake - hire an experienced DUI/DWI lawyer to represent you and do it ASAP, don't wait!  You can contact us today at 1 800 373 8000.

The experienced Trial Lawyers at the Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon and Associates are dedicated to preserving the rights of the accused.

Ways To Possibly Avoid a DUI Charge or Conviction

Jeffrey Meldon, Tom Copeland  and Carey Meldon have a combined 60 years of legal experience representing people in Gainesville and Alachua County accused of DUI/DWI and other criminal charges. They have recently written the DUI  Guide for Alachua County - Ways to Possibly Avoid a DUI Charge or Conviction.  Request your free copy today. 

This book, written by this team of experienced DUI defense criminal trial lawyers, gives insight into what a DUI charge is, ways the State can prove the charge and possible legal defenses.

Being charged and convicted of DUI is best avoided by not drinking and driving! This book gives information on what it takes to be over the legal limit, how alcohol affects the body, plus much, much more! 

 

 




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