Driving while intoxicated is prohibited in California if your blood alcohol level is 0.08% or higher. According to a statistical picture, the risk is greatest around the holidays.

CHP authorities regularly record a sharp rise in DUI arrests over the holidays, with a 20% increase over Thanksgiving and a 30% increase over Christmas. Over the New Year’s Eve weekend, there are also more people detained for drunk driving. The increase in DUI arrests is widespread throughout the state, not just in certain areas. If you are arrested for a DUI, remember to contact Simmons Wagner, LLP at (949) 439-5857 as soon as possible for legal consultation with an experienced DUI attorney.

Reasons for an increase in DUI arrests

Alcohol use is frequently correlated with the holidays. During the holidays, people tend to consume more alcohol, which raises the likelihood that they will drive after drinking.

Holidays and weekends see an upsurge in travel, which exposes people to more situations that may be foreign or out of the ordinary for them. Risky activities like driving while intoxicated by alcohol or drugs might result from this. Additionally, while people are away from home, they can sleep at different times than normal, which could impair their ability to drive safely if they have drunk alcohol prior to leaving.

This time of year, parties and social gatherings are frequent, increasing the chances that someone will consume alcohol and then operate a vehicle.

Some individuals purchase alcohol in order to enter bars and clubs while underage. If you get detected, the major risks of using a fake driver’s license could endanger your life. Because of this, law enforcement organizations concentrate on minimizing this conduct throughout the holidays.

What happens if you are arrested for a DUI

If you have been detained for a DUI, you should contact Simmons Wagner, LLP right away. First-time DUI offenders face harsh penalties, such as possible jail time, substantial fines, obligatory license suspension, and significantly higher insurance rates.

Your driving record will reflect a conviction if you are found guilty or plead guilty to a DUI charge, and the Department of Motor Vehicles will be notified of this. This conviction may have an impact on any professional license you now possess or are attempting to earn, and it may even bar you from being hired for certain positions.

To protect your rights, speak with one of our DUI defense attorneys

In California, DUI defense is a complicated and sophisticated area of the law, therefore hiring an expert lawyer is essential. With decades of combined experience in DUI defense, the attorneys at Simmons Wagner, LLP have helped many clients have their charges dropped or reduced. We can do the same for you. In all of California, we defend people accused of DUI, DUID, and drug charges.

We’ll take the time to hear about your worries and come up with a solid plan to help you get the best result. Our skilled defense team has handled DUI cases from beginning to end, including all phases of the courtroom proceedings. We will exert every effort on your behalf to make sure that you receive just treatment from courts, prosecutors, and law enforcement agents. Call us at (949) 439-5857 to get started with a legal consultation.