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• DUI DWI and Criminal Defense in Gainesville & Alachua County
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Frequently Asked Questions

Attorneys Jeffrey Meldon and Tom Copeland head up the experienced DUI defense team at the Law Office of Jeffrey Meldon and Associates located in Gainesville and serving all of Alachua County, Florida. They strongly believe that providing the public with useful information and education is the first step in the prevention of drinking and driving, and in avoiding DUI convictions both of which can have many life-long consequences and effects. Feel free to call them or contact their office for more information.

Q: What is a DWI? Is it a crime in Florida?

A: Gainesville, Alachua County and all of Florida does not have a DWI, driving while intoxicated, crime.  Some states have DWI and/or DUI, driving under the influence, and some states give it other criminal titles.  However, in Florida, there is just one crime, DUI.

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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