Recent Alachua County DUI Results

Gainesville, Alachua County. The client was arrested and charged with DUI and serious bodily injury. Because of the injuries sustained, the prosecution could potentially charge this client with a third-degree felony. If convicted, the client could face up to five years in state prison, with a mandatory minimum sentence of three years. A skilled DUI defense lawyer can help navigate the legal process, build a strong defense, and work to minimize potential penalties.

After an evening with friends from the University of Florida, the client drove a female companion home on his motorcycle. The client lost control and crashed into a parked SUV. The driver rushed the seriously injured passenger from the motor vehicle to the emergency room.

A lively house party next door came to an abrupt halt as guests watched a shocking accident unfold. The medical staff swiftly took the injured driver to the emergency room and conducted a DUI blood test.

Given the difficulty of proving DUI-Serious Bodily Injury, the attorneys at Whittel & Melton quickly investigated the case to ensure the client had all available defenses. Our investigation proved to be worthwhile, as several potential flaws in the State’s case emerged regarding the blood sample analysis, the study’s methodology, and the witnesses involved in the case.

RESULT: The prosecutors did not file a felony DUI charge. Instead, it pleaded to a misdemeanor DUI and won’t serve any jail time.