The Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and for many it marks the official start to summer. Many Minnesotans will use the long weekend to remember friends and family members who lost their lives during active duty, while others will spend the time outside alongside good company. Sometimes these moments are celebrated with alcohol, and that can be problematic if you plan to take the boat out or drive home before the night has ended.
It should come as no surprise that Memorial Day weekend is often one of our more busy weekends, and it makes sense. If you get arrested over the weekend, odds are you aren’t going to know where to turn, but the best thing you can do is contact a criminal defense attorney, and here’s why.
Arrested Over Memorial Day Weekend
Here are five reasons why you should hire an attorney if you are arrested over the holiday weekend.
1. Secure Your Release – Oftentimes an attorney can quickly secure your release from jail, which is important, because you probably have a job or a family that depend on you. We can help ensure you don’t spend days in jail waiting on a judge.
2. Begin Your Defense – One of the best ways to challenge the arrest is to begin formulating your defense as quickly as possible when the details are still fresh in your mind and in the minds of any witnesses. The sooner we can get in contact with you, the sooner we can begin working on a plan to have the charges reduced or dismissed.
3. Prevent Self-Incrimination – Although their demeanor may be friendly, you need to remember that the police are not your friends and they do not have your best interests at heart after an arrest. They will try to get you to admit to certain actions or confess under the guise that “telling the truth will make everything better,” but oftentimes it only serves to build their case. We’re not saying to lie, but you don’t need to incriminate yourself. By contacting an attorney, you can learn what to say, what to keep quiet about.
4. Save You Money – Yes, an attorney costs money, but sometimes you need to spend some money in the short-term to avoid paying a lot more in the long term. Odds are the only way you’ll be able to successfully challenge your DUI arrest is with the help of a skilled drunk driving attorney, and while it may not seem fun spending money on an attorney, avoiding a DUI, fines, the loss of your driver’s license and increased insurance premiums make that attorney expense seem like nothing.
5. Peace Of Mind – Lastly, an attorney can help give you peace of mind after an arrest. As we alluded to in the intro paragraph, you probably aren’t going to be familiar with the prospect of facing criminal charges, and it can be overwhelming trying to balance everything that comes with an arrest. An attorney can allow you to get back to your normal routine while we do the heavy lifting on the legal side. If you have a toothache, you trust a dentist to fix it. If you get arrested, trust us to handle it. Peace of mind is just another benefit of hiring an attorney after a Memorial Day weekend arrest.
For more information, or to speak to an attorney, call us at (952) 224-2277.
