What You Need to Know About DUI During The Holiday Season

Dec 1, 2018 | Drugs

With the holiday fun in full swing, it’s a great time for people to start going to parties and gatherings. Some people stay after work to meet up for a little holiday celebration, while others may attend parties and other various holiday celebrations. This happens every year around South Florida and beyond. One thing that also happens this time of the year is that DUI’s tend to increase.

It only makes sense that this time of the year there is an increase in the number of DIU’s. This happens for several reasons, including the fact that people in the Miami-Dade area are getting together more to spread holiday cheer. Even with the best intentions to not drink and drive they may still find themselves being pulled over for a suspected DUI. Plus, law enforcement is aware of the fact that there is more drinking and driving taking place during the holiday seasons, so they are prepared for it. They are looking for more incidents and finding more as a result.

So what should you do this holiday season as you attend your holiday parties and fun festivities around the Miami-Dade area? Here are a few things to keep in mind that will help keep you protected:

  • Know your limit. If you are planning on drinking it is important to know how much you can safely have and still get behind the wheel. Adhering to this will help you avoid getting pulled over. Many people are not sure how much they can have and how long they need to wait between drinks, so do a little research and keep your numbers in mind.
  • Remember your rights. Just because you got pulled over doesn’t mean you need to share all the information regarding your evening with the police officer. You do have the right to remain silent, and often times you should use it. Many people think they can talk themselves out of an arrest by being honest about how much they have had to drink. That’s not likely to happen, so it may be better to opt for silence.
  • Tests can be wrong. If the police officer gives you tests to see if you have been drinking they can be wrong. The tests can have errors and many people may not realize it.
  • Seek counsel. If you have been arrested for drinking and driving it can have some serious consequences and leave you with a record. It’s important that you immediately hire a criminal defense attorney to fight the DUI.

If you find yourself or your loved one being arrested for DUI this holiday season don’t hesitate to call us for help. We have helped many people with DUI cases in South Florida and we can help you, too. By fighting the DUI you have a better chance of avoiding the record and serious consequences that can come with a DUI conviction.

Roy J. Kahn, with years of legal experience in a wide variety of criminal law, heads a “boutique” firm, which means that your attorney is Roy J.Kahn, not a paralegal. If you have been charged or are about to be charged with a crime—or if you have been contacted to be a witness in a federal grand jury case, you need a qualified defense. You should consult with an attorney immediately and know that you have a right to make no statement until you have consulted with an attorney To contact Mr. Kahn, he can be reached at 305-358-7400.