With July 4th falling on a Monday, many Minnesotans will have an extended weekend to spend with friends and family. These extended weekends provide more time for revelry, and police know that these celebrations can oftentimes involve alcohol. If you drink alcohol this weekend, make a smart decision not to get behind the wheel, because Minnesota police are expected to have an increased presence on the roads looking for intoxicated drivers.
As has been the case in the past, more than 300 law enforcement agencies across the state will work in unison to conduct additional DUI patrols over holiday weekends in the summer. The three-day weekend provides ample time for people to make poor decisions behind the wheel, so police will be out in added force hoping to help keep the roads safe.
4th Of July DUI
The fourth of July holiday weekend is traditionally one of the most dangerous times on Minnesota roads. There’s the increased risk of drunk driving, you have more people traveling at higher speeds on the road, and lately, there has been a major influx in distracted driving crashes because people were using their cell phones behind the wheel. Every year we hear about needless and preventable accidents that result in injuries and death, so make sure you drive sober and put the cell phone down this weekend and every weekend.
If you or someone you know ends up with a distracted driving citation or facing criminal charges for driving under the influence, make sure that one of the first things you do is contact a lawyer, especially if police want to hold you until you can be seen by a judge, which won’t be until Tuesday. We specialize in helping people get released shortly after their arrest, and we can do it on July 4th weekend just like we did for these clients:
My concern was the fact that there were other licenses that I held that would’ve been greatly affected by a DWI arrest. I was given Appelman Law Firm’s number from a friend who highly recommended them. They were very patient with me and walked me through the entire process step-by-step. After retaining them, I was able to get out of jail the next day. This would normally be a hassle considering I was arrested on the Friday of 4th of July weekend. They were very informational and reassuring. In the end, all my charges were dropped due to my breath test being under the legal limit. I have known people that have hired lawyers with less experience that basically just walked in and pleaded guilty for them even though they were under the limit. This did not happen with Avery. I highly recommend Appelman Law Firm.
I live out of town and was in Minnesota for 4th of July weekend and got into an accident and was charged with “Failure to Drive with Due Care” offense. Avery alleviated a lot of my anxiety about the situation by keeping me updated when anything happened pertaining to my case. Because of Avery I will not have a criminal record. I really appreciated that the Appelman Law Firm Team was very responsive and communicated openly and honestly about my case.
Don’t spend extra time in jail, reach out to an attorney, secure your release and get started on your defense. We answer our phones 24/7 throughout the holiday weekend, so there’s never a bad time to call. If you need us, we’ll be here. (952) 224-2277.
