If you’re jetting up north to the cabin or taking a road trip to see friends or family this Memorial Day weekend, make sure to follow the rules of the road, as a heavy police presence is expected across the state.
Although no formal announcement has been made at the time of post, if history has taught us anything, more than 300 local law enforcement agencies are expected to take part in a statewide crackdown to look for the “Fatal Four” driving maneuvers, which are:
- Speeding,
- Drunk Driving
- Distracted Driving
- Unbelted Driving
Memorial Day weekend is also typically the unofficial kickoff of the “100 Deadliest Days” campaign, which works to curb dangerous driving habits during a stretch of time where more people tend to be on the road and warmer conditions allow for faster driving speeds. Law enforcement has already announced that a speed enforcement campaign is underway throughout this month and continuing through Labor Day weekend, so it’s wise to keep your speed in check this weekend and all summer.
Memorial Day Weekend Lawyer
The Memorial Day weekend means fun in the sun with friends and family for many, but for us at Appelman Law Firm, it means that we’re ready to assist when needed at all hours of the day. Whether you’re arrested at high noon after drinking too many High Noons or you’ve run into trouble at bar time, we’re ready to answer your call on this holiday weekend.
Getting arrested on a holiday weekend can lead to you spending multiple days in jail until you can be brought before a judge on Tuesday when court reopens, and nobody has time for that. We understand that you want this disruption to be as minimal as possible and to not impact your job or your family life if possible. We can help secure your release much sooner so that you can get back home and start planning your next steps.
The Memorial Day weekend is prime time for DUIs across the state, and know that police will be out in full force looking for drunk drivers. They’ll be at boat launches, near bars, around the downtown scene, in neighborhoods and along the highway to look for drivers who appear to be under the influence. It doesn’t matter if you’re just going a mile down the road or you believe you’re miles from civilization – police will be out looking for drunk drivers, and the consequences of getting caught are dire. Thousands of dollars in fines, the loss of your driver’s license, potential impacts on your schooling or career, and the social stigma that comes with a DUI. Make smart choices this weekend and don’t get behind the wheel if you’ve been drinking.
If you or someone you know makes a mistake, don’t just plead guilty or hope the mess will go away on its own. Connect with a lawyer as soon as possible, figure out your next best steps forward and work to avoid a worst case scenario by either contesting the charge or by pleading to a lesser charge. We can help navigate these aspects of your case while you sit back and focus on making better choices for your future. We’ve helped countless clients after an arrest on a holiday weekend, and we can do the same for you.
For more information about our legal services, or if you need legal assistance day or night over the holiday weekend, connect with Avery and the team at Appelman Law Firm today at (952) 224-2277.
