DALLAS, May 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas Department
of Public Safety has issued a release stating it will increase its
patrols for the weekend leading up to Memorial Day. Through the holiday, troopers will
keep a close lookout for drivers suspected of driving while under
the influence of alcohol, speeding, or other traffic violations,
the DPS has said. According to the Texas based criminal defense attorneys of the
Broden, Mickelsen, Helms & Snipes law firm, such efforts are
typical this time of year due to an increase in related violations.
The state department's statistics show that more than 400 drunk
driving arrests were made and over 5,000 speeding citations were
issued in Texas during
Memorial Day weekend last year. The
law firm, which handles Texas DWI and DUI cases, is one of many
that sees an increase in calls from people arrested for drunk
driving or cited across the country as individuals get a weekend
jump start on Memorial Day
celebrations nationwide.
Other states with disconcerting DUI related Memorial Day weekend arrest data include
California, which sees nearly
1,500 annually, and Arizona and
Washington state, with public
safety departments of each reporting hundreds of arrests being made
for suspected intoxicated drivers during the short time
frame.
A number of state agencies have initiated campaigns to reduce
instances of DUI and other problematic driving behaviors that lead
to thousands of arrests and citations during the marked unofficial
start of summer. In addition to Texas, agencies in states like Colorado have also issued releases about their
plans to increase law enforcement visibility on roadways, noting
past reckless behaviors among drivers.
Source: Journal-Advocate Report "DUI checks ramping up for
holiday"
"As Coloradans celebrate the holiday, they may head to concerts,
barbecues or other events where alcohol or marijuana may be
consumed," said Darrell Lingk,
Director of the Office of Transportation Safety at CDOT. "CDOT
urges everyone across the state to plan ahead and have a safe way
home. That cab ride home will be cheaper than a $10,000 DUI. It's simple — if you drink or
consume marijuana, don't drive."
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Tips for Staying Safe
This Memorial Day weekend, drivers
everywhere can take precautions to decrease their chances of
putting themselves or others at risk of harm by not drinking after
consuming alcohol, and eliminating various distractions while in
operation of their vehicles. The Texas Department of Transportation
outlines safety guidelines for travelers online, and notes several
tips for those arranging travels for the upcoming holiday in its
recent release.
Individuals who do find themselves in a legal predicament such
as dealing with a DUI arrest after traveling to a Memorial Day event, can contact an attorney where
the incident occurred for help with understanding their legal
options. A qualified DUI attorney can help those arrested for
suspicion of DWI or DUI understand what the legal blood alcohol
content level is for that particular state, and what the law says
about other key factors concerning their arrest.
Media Contact:
Attorney Mick Mickelsen
Broden, Mickelsen, Helms & Snipes, LLP
2600 State St Dallas, Texas
75204
Phone: (214) 720-9552
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SOURCE Broden, Mickelsen, Helms & Snipes, LLP