Preventing DUI Arrests During the New Jersey Holiday Season
This holiday season, it is important to remember that New Jersey police officers will be out in full force looking for signs of intoxication among motorists. There will be a substantial increase in DWI patrols as well as DWI checkpoints over the holidays. This increase in saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints is already visible in many cities throughout New Jersey. Anyone hitting the road this holiday season would be well advised to take a number of steps to avoid a DUI arrest.
Obviously, the most important step to take this holiday is to not drive drunk. New Jersey is notorious for harshly punishing intoxicated drivers and any form of erratic driving may give officers sufficient cause to pull you over. Remember, it only takes a few drinks on an empty stomach for your blood alcohol concentration to reach the legal limit (.08 percent).
This holiday season, it may also be in your best interest to assign a designated driver before going out or to simply spend the night at the place where the party was held if you had anything to drink. An inconvenient evening is nothing compared to the potential 90-day license suspension you could face for a DWI conviction.
If you are faced with a DWI charge this holiday season, please do not hesitate to call the experienced and knowledgeable Princeton DWI defense lawyers of Lependorf & Silverstein at (609) 240-0040. We have an excellent track record of getting our clients' DWI charges dropped or lessened. Call us today to discuss your case at absolutely no cost.
