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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.

For more information:

What constitutes a DUI charge in Florida?

Classification of Crimes in Florida

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.

Jeffrey Meldon and Tom Copeland have a combined 60 years of legal experience representing people in Gainesville and Alachua County accused of DUI/DWI and other criminal charges. Additionally, for the past 15 years, they have also been teaching other lawyers how to defend DUI cases. 

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

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