If you’re headed somewhere for a Thanksgiving celebration in the next few days, make sure that you drive sober, watch your speed and put the distractions down, because police will be out in extra force looking for drivers who are breaking the law.
Although there has yet to be a formal announcement from the Minnesota Department of Traffic Safety, in recent years more than 300 departments across the state have worked together to have an added presence on the roads over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. The extra enforcement period typically begins the day before Thanksgiving and runs through the Sunday after the holiday. And while they will be watching for any issues that warrant a traffic stop, they generally focus on the four fatal driving behaviors that tend to get people in trouble this time of year. Those actions are:
- Drunk driving
- Speeding
- Distracted Driving
- Unbelted Driving
Our Phones Are Open 24 Hours A Day
The Thanksgiving holiday period always tends to be a bit busier for our team, which is why we staff our phones around the clock. We want you to be able to connect with a legal professional day or night when you’re in need because nobody should have to spend their Thanksgiving behind bars. Whether you need help securing your release from jail or fighting new criminal charges, we’ll be here for you if you call. Give us a ring at (952) 224-2277.
We’ve helped a number of clients navigate their legal situation over the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Many courts aren’t open until Monday, meaning without the right help, you may be forced to wait days until your criminal charges can be read by a judge. We can help get you out of jail much sooner so that your family or work situation isn’t thrown off by a one-time mistake. Let us help prevent major interruptions to your life and begin developing a plan to fight the charges against you.
With tens of millions of Americans heading to Thanksgiving destinations over the next few days, know that the roads can be a dangerous place. Aside from avoiding legal trouble, you can also help to keep yourself and others on the road safe by traveling at an appropriate speed, keeping your phone in your pocket while driving and making sure that you have a sober driver behind the wheel. Whether you’re heading across the state or down the block, know that police will be out in full force looking for illegal driving actions, and they aren’t going to go easy on you just because it’s Thanksgiving.
Don’t let a speeding ticket or DUI charge ruin your Thanksgiving. Make some smart choices on Blackout Wednesday, Thanksgiving and the extended holiday weekend, and always remember that if you or someone you know needs legal help at any hour of the night, the team at Appelman Law Firm will be here. For more information, or for help with a different criminal matter, give our team a call today at (952) 224-2277.
Wishing you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving.
~Appelman Law Firm~
