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.
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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Tom Copeland, Jeffrey Meldon, and Carey Meldon have a combined 60 years of legal experience representing people in Gainesville, Florida and Alachua County, Florida accused of DUI/DWI and other criminal charges. They wrote the DUI Guide for Alachua County - Ways to Possibly Avoid a DUI Charge or Conviction. Request your free copy today.
This free no obligation book, written by a 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 also 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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