Author Archives: Jay Butchko
What To Know About Hydroplaning
Florida is known for wet weather from time to time. Driving in the rain is not an easy task. It comes with a lot of dangers, especially if puddles form on the road. Hydroplaning occurs when water gets in front of your tires faster than your vehicle can push it out of the way…. Read More
Car Hit By Falling Tree
When you think of car accidents, you may think of two vehicles colliding or maybe a car going off the road. But sometimes the vehicle doesn’t collide with something; instead, something collides with the vehicle A tree recently fell on a car in Gainesville. The incident happened on the afternoon of October 11 on… Read More
Risks of Driving in the Dark
Night driving is dangerous because, even with high-beam headlights on, visibility is limited to about 500 feet (250 feet for normal headlights) creating less time to react to something in the road, especially when driving at higher speeds. Ultimately, three main factors drive this increased risk: impaired vision, fatigue, and the daily rush hour…. Read More
4 Types of Contract Breaches You Need To Be Aware Of
Anyone who enters into a legal arrangement assumes the risk of a breach of contract. It’s likely that you will come across a contract at some point if you deal with a multitude of agreements (and lots of different sorts of agreements, from vendor and customer agreements to employment contracts). Fortunately, as contracts are… Read More
Staying Safe Online in 2022
The 21st century has brought about dramatic changes in the way we communicate with each other. Since the emergence of remote lifestyles, the majority of individuals have discovered that they must utilize the internet to complete simple jobs that they would not have previously done in person. It’s difficult for us to go a… 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
Property Damage Caused by Hurricanes
Anyone who owns property in Florida knows that the possibility of hurricane damage is very high between June and November. With the NOAA expecting an above-normal hurricane season, we might see thousands of houses and businesses destroyed by strong winds, heavy rains, and storm surge. Most home and business owners have some type of… 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
Speed Causes Critical Injuries In Lady Lake Motorcycle Crash
Many people ride motorcycles for one main reason: the thrill. Motorcycles are meant to go fast, so many riders push these vehicles to their limits. However, speed is dangerous, and when a rider goes too fast, they can get into a serious accident. This was what happened in Lady Lakes, when a motorcycle rider… Read More
