Practice Areas

• Car and Motorcycle Accidents
• DUI and Criminal Defense
• Big Truck Accidents
• Medical Malpractice
• Serious Injuries:
  Slip and Fall | Dog Bites

Frequently Asked Questions

 

Q: I only had one drink how could that put me over the limit?

A: It is the number of ounces of alcohol in a drink and not the number of drinks that makes the difference. 

Not all drinks are the same.  A mixed drink may have 3 ounces of alcohol in it, (the equivalent of 3 drinks).  A martini typically has 2 ½ to 3 ounces of alcohol in it, depending on the restaurant or bar.

If you have one martini, it can take over 3 hours to cancel the effects of the one drink!  

ONE “DRINK” equals:

• 1 oz. shot of  80 proof vodka, tequila, rum, etc
• 3 oz. glass of wine
• 12 oz. beer
  

How much alcohol does it takes to make you “impaired”? It depends on several factors:

• How many ounces of alcohol you have consumed.
• How quickly you drink it.
• How much you weigh.
• How much food is in your stomach.
• Other medical conditions.
  

For example: If you weigh 140 pounds and have 3 drinks (note what a drink equals above) in an hour, your blood alcohol level will be at .08%, the legal limit.  If your stomach is empty, or if you are tired, on medications, or emotional, less than 3 drinks in an hour can have a significant effect on you.

Jeffrey Meldon Tip: Before drinking and driving, remember:

• The first thing affected after drinking alcohol is a person’s judgment.  This means that you may think you can drive safely when you can’t.
• Alcohol also affects your vision and reduces your alertness and response time.
• Alcohol affects you differently at different times.  If you are upset, overtired, or have an empty stomach, drugs or alcohol may have a stronger effect on you.
• Physical exercise, black coffee, fresh air, and cold showers DO NOT effectively help sober someone up.  Only time will help.
• It takes over one hour to cancel the effects of one “drink”.
• Mixing drugs and alcohol can produce a strong reaction, even if the drugs are prescribed by your doctor or are over-the-counter medications.
  

Jeffrey Meldon Tip:  DO NOT DRIVE if you have been drinking or taking drugs.  More than half of all Florida accidents in which someone is killed involve a driver who has been drinking or taking drugs.

Alcohol and drugs can:

• Affect your judgment.
• Slow down your reactions.
• Make you think you are driving well when you are not.
• Make it harder for you to concentrate and judge distances.
• Affect your vision.

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.



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 a 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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