Category Archives: General
Facing Academic Suspension for Alleged AI Usage at the University of Florida? Meldon Law Can Help
If you’re a student at the University of Florida (UF) facing academic suspension due to alleged AI usage, you may be feeling overwhelmed and unsure of your next steps. At Meldon Law, we understand the severity of these accusations and are here to provide the legal support you need during this challenging time. The… 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
What Is A Deposition and How Do They Work
A deposition is a part of the discovery phase of a civil lawsuit where a person appears for a question and answer session so both sides can learn more about the case and develop strategies and responses for the opposing counsel’s arguments. It also preserves the witness’ testimony and allows both parties to learn… Read More
How To Properly Store A Firearm In The Car
Vehicle carry laws in Florida do not require a person to possess a Concealed Weapon and Firearm License (CWFL) in order to store a firearm in their car. According to Florida Statute 790.025, it is lawful and not a violation of Florida Statute 790.01 for a person 18 years of age or older to… Read More
Are Pre-Trial Intervention And Deferred Prosecution The Same?
Pre-Trial Intervention (PTI) and deferred prosecution (DP) are both programs that most State Attorney’s Offices have that allow a person to have their case dropped if they successfully complete the terms of the agreement. Each State Attorney’s Office operates differently, while some offer Deferred Prosecution agreements for a misdemeanor offense and Pre-Trial Intervention agreements… Read More
Florida Truck Maintenance Safety Regulations
Florida Truck Maintenance Safety Regulations Regular maintenance is a critical factor in keeping large trucks safe to drive Large commercial trucks present entirely different mechanical needs than do passenger vehicles. While cars and trucks built for personal use can go for months between close inspection and remain safe on the road, tractor-trailers and other… Read More
Florida Truck Driver Hours of Service Regulations
Florida Truck Driver Hours of Service Regulations Experienced Florida Truck Accident Attorneys Commercial drivers of tractor-trailers and semi-trucks hold a great deal of responsibility. If operated without the utmost care and attention to the road, large trucks can cause serious accidents with destructive consequences for other road occupants. Federal law has a set of… Read More
Florida Motorcycle Laws
Florida Motorcycle Laws Each state has its own rules and restrictions governing motorcycle riders. Before you ride in the Sunshine State, make sure you understand the rules governing such subjects as the safety gear you’re required to wear, the modifications you’re allowed to make to your bike, and the rules on minimum insurance coverage…. Read More
What Should I Do if I Tripped and Fell on an Unmarked Curb in Front of a Store and Was Seriously Injured?
In any kind of “premises liability” or trip and fall, or slip and fall case in Florida, whether the accident occurred at a shopping mall, business restroom, or walking down the street; the steps to take if you feel you were injured because a business was at fault, for the most part are similar….. Read More
How Are Damages Assessed in Personal Injury Cases?
If someone else’s negligence has led to you being injured, you may be pursuing legal recourse to recover the money you feel you are owed. When you are involved in a personal injury case, you likely have questions about the damages you may receive if your case is successful and what those are. Read… Read More
How Does the Personal Injury Claims Process Work?
When you have been injured, you likely have many questions about what to do and what the process is like to file a personal injury claim. Read on for answers to some of the most commonly asked questions following an accidental injury. What Should I Do First After an Accident? Anytime you are involved… Read More
Florida DMV Hearing 101: How to Prepare
Florida DMV Hearings In Florida, once an individual has been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI), he or she faces a long list of potential penalties, including a lengthy driver’s license suspension. However, what is important to remember is that a driver can still fight to have this administrative suspension removed by requesting… Read More
What Does Discovery Mean?
How Can Discovery Impact Your Case? Discovery is more than just a report or a statement, it is a process. Typically, after a person is arrested for an offense an attorney files a not guilty plea and then files a demand or notice of intent to participate in discovery. The filing of a demand… Read More
What to Expect at a DMV Hearing
If you have been involved in an arrest for DUI in Florida, you may face a lengthy driver’s license suspension. It is commonly known that a DUI may result in criminal charges, but the associated DMV hearing may not be fully understood. Following a DUI arrest, a driver only has 10 days to apply… Read More
Boating Under the Influence (Field Sobriety Exercises)
During an investigation for driving under the influence an officer may ask a person if they would agree to participate in a few exercises so the officer can determine if they are ok to drive. The most common exercises are Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN), the walk and turn, one leg stand and finger to… Read More
What Do Florida’s Seat Belt Laws Say?
All drivers must wear a seat belt while operating a vehicle. All passengers in the front seat of a vehicle must wear a seatbelt. Any passenger under the age of 18 in the backseat of a vehicle must wear a seat belt. Children three and under must be a in a federally approved restraint… Read More
Motion To Consolidate
Sometimes when a person is arrested for driving under the influence they also receive or are cited for additional civil traffic infractions or violations. If a person is arrested for driving under the influence with property damage since the vehicle was involved in some type of accident even if it is a single vehicle… Read More
University Of Florida Student Conduct & Conflict Disciplinary Hearings
University Of Florida Student Conduct & Conflict Disciplinary Hearings Students at the University of Florida (UF) who are accused of criminal offenses or violations of the Student Code of Conduct may be subject to a Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution (SCCR) disciplinary hearing. The possible penalties resulting from a disciplinary hearing can have enormous… Read More
Driving on a Suspended License
Driving while license suspended can be a civil traffic infraction or it can be a criminal offense. The key difference between the two charges is knowledge. Driving while license suspended unknowingly is a civil traffic offense, the criminal charge requires knowledge that their licenses were suspended. The State can attempt to prove knowledge by… Read More
You Have To Prove It: “Corpus Delicti”
To prove the offense of Driving Under the Influence the State has to prove two elements. First is that the defendant was driving or in actual physical control of a motor vehicle and second that the person was under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or drug to the extent their normal facilities were… Read More
What Is BAC and Why Is It Important?
In Gainesville and Ocala, and all of Florida for that matter, it is against the law to operate a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content or breath alcohol content of .08% or higher. So what exactly is BAC and why does it matter? What is BAC? As the name suggests, BAC generally speaking… Read More
What Are My Rights When I’m Pulled Over?
Almost everyone is bound to be pulled over by the police at least once in their lives. Even the most law-abiding drivers may unknowingly have a tail light out or, just by pure coincidence, drive the same vehicle as a reported criminal. Many individuals are unaware or misinformed of their rights. Here are some… Read More
