Category Archives: DUI Criminal Defense
What Happens if You Get a DUI?
If you are arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) in Florida, you will be integrated into the state’s criminal justice system. Upon your arrest, you will be taken to the nearest station or headquarters of the arresting officer, where you will be fingerprinted. The arresting officer will enter your charging information and police… Read More
How Long Does a DUI Stay on Your Record?
DUI convictions in Florida remain on your record for 75 years after the conviction. If you are convicted of any crime in Florida, the conviction will become a part of your criminal record. This public record is a full summary of any convictions, arrests, time served on probation, and other interactions you have had… Read More
What Are the Underage Drinking Laws in Florida?
Florida has state-specific laws regulating underage drinking and alcohol possession. It is especially important to grasp the complexities of the law and the consequences you may face if you or your kid is charged with underage drinking. State Penalties for Underage Drinking Alcohol is defined in Florida law as commercial beverages, such as cans… Read More
Know your Rights: What to do if you’re pulled over for a DUI
If you are pulled over for suspected driving under the influence (DUI), it is important to know your rights. Here at Meldon Law, we have successfully defended hundreds of DUI cases. This article will provide you with what to do during a DUI investigation. What is a DUI? Under Florida law, a person is… Read More
I’ve Been Charged with DUI. Now What?
In Florida, every DUI case is essentially two cases in one. The first case is an administrative case against your driver’s license. If you blew over a .08 or refused to provide the police with a sample, the police most likely took your license away. That was the beginning of the administrative suspension case…. Read More
Nassau County Commission Chairman Aaron Bell Faces DUI Charges
DUI charges can be shocking when the offender is a well-known politician. This was recently the case in Florida, when Nassau County Commission Chairman Aaron Bell was arrested for DUI on Sadler Street in Fernandina Beach. The incident happened on the evening of June 21. Bell is in the process of being booked into… Read More
