With the Christmas holiday behind us, we all have
New Years to look forward to celebrating.
Drivers should be aware that New Year’s Eve is the holiday with the most
arrests made for suspicion of drinking and driving. This also means that a large number of police
officers will be out looking for any sign of someone driving under the
influence of alcohol and will not hesitate to pull you over. A majority of people either attend parties
where alcohol is served or go out to a restaurant/bar where alcohol is
served. Celebratory champagne toasts at
midnight are hard to avoid no matter where you are. Portner & Shure wants to help you avoid a
DUI arrest on New Year’s Eve with the following tips:
1. Most
importantly, if you drove to your party destination and are drinking alcohol,
do not drive home or to your next destination.
The best option is to call a cab, Uber,
or Lyft
to transport you safely. Another option
is to have a designated driver who plans on not consuming alcohol.
2. If
you do drink, limit the number of drinks you consume. People tend to make unwise decisions, such as
drinking and driving, when they drink too much alcohol. If you plan on drinking on New Year’s Eve,
pace yourself and know your limit.
3. Make
a plan in advance to assure you have a fun, but safe evening. Whether your plans include taking a cab,
Uber, or Lyft to reach your destination or staying in a hotel for the night to
avoid driving at all, it is important to make a plan to avoid drinking and
driving.
4. Remember
to eat before drinking alcohol. The more
food you eat, the less room there is for alcohol in your stomach. Food also helps to soak up the alcohol to
minimize its effects on the body.
5. Just
be smart. Heavy amounts of alcohol can
negatively affect a person’s judgment and can lead to DUIs, or even worse, a
deadly car accident caused by drunk driver.
Let’s make sure everyone is safe and lives to see what 2015 has to
offer.
If you have been
arrested for a DUI/DWI it is important that you consult an experienced Maryland
DUI attorney immediately because DUI is a criminal offense and carries
potentially severe penalties. An
experienced attorney can guide you through the court process and find any
possible defenses that can either mitigate the penalties in the case, or in
some instances, lead to an acquittal or dismissal. If you or a family member has been charged with DUI or DWI in Maryland and would like a free legal consultation or if you would like more information on DUI or DWI please feel free to contact our office at (301) 854-9000 or visit us on the web at http://www.portnerandshure.com/Criminal-Defense/DWI-DUI/
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