As we mentioned in a previous blog, nearly 300 law enforcement agencies across the state are in the midst of conducting extra patrols throughout the Labor Day weekend to catch drunk drivers and other dangerous driving maneuvers. The Labor Day holiday weekend is one of our busiest times of year, and for good reason. Not only are there more drunk drivers on the road during the long weekend that marks the unofficial end of summer, but if you’re not careful, you can end up spending a number of days in jail if you are arrested at the wrong time over this weekend.
Why You Need A Lawyer For A Labor Day DUI
One of the main reasons why you’ll want a lawyer if you are arrested for drunk driving over Labor Day weekend is because most times you won’t be released from jail until you can be brought before a judge to have the charges formally read to you. As you are probably aware, Minnesota courts are closed on Saturday and Sunday, which means if you are arrested Friday evening, you could be held until Monday. With Labor Day weekend, the courts are also closed on Monday, meaning you could spend an extra day in jail waiting to be brought before a judge. It’s possible that you may not be released until Tuesday.
Not only do you not want to spend that many days in jail, but it could also have an impact on your family life or your career. You want to secure your release from jail as quickly as possible, but that’s not always easy to do from that side of the bars.
Enter a lawyer. They can get the process rolling and secure your release before you are brought before a judge, meaning you can be released days earlier. This allows you to get back on with your life and avoid major disruptions that could have significant long-term consequences. We answer our phones 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including throughout the nights of Labor Day weekend to ensure you can get in touch with a lawyer if you need one. It doesn’t matter if it’s 3:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m., we are ready to answer the call if needed.
Of course, we’d prefer that you make smarter choices this weekend and avoid run-ins with the law if possible. You know police will be out with extra force, so keep your speed in check, buckle up, put the distractions down and never get behind the wheel if you’ve had too much to drink. We can assist if it comes to that, but hopefully you, your friends and your family make wise decisions this Labor Day.
But if a mistake happens, make the next best decision and contact the team at Appelman Law Firm. Give our team a call today at (952) 224-2277.
