Watch Out for the Seattle Police this Weekend

If you have been around for any length of time anywhere, you know that during high volume weekends, particularly those associated with drinking and partying, the cops are going to be out in full force to catch as many drunk drivers as possible. But no matter how much everyone knows that, as Seattle DUI attorneys, the most busy time of the year for us is the Monday after Memorial Day, the Monday after Labor Day, and the Monday after the Fourth of July. No matter how aware people are of the increased police presence, people still gamble with their driving privileges by drinking and driving.

And they even let you know they are stepping up efforts (and we at the Seattle DUI Attorney Blog let you know too). For example, I saw in the newspaper on Thursday an article that said the police would be increasing efforts to keep drunk drivers and speeders off the roadways this weekend.

If you didn't know, a DUI can follow you around for a long time. It is expensive to defend, the rules are stacked against you (to the point of being unfair) and they are just embarrassing to get. So why take the chance, particularly on these very busy weekends? Personally I don't mind you taking the chance, because you pay my salary and office expenses. But from a practical standpoint it is a bad idea, and something you can plan around.

If you are ever pulled over and investigated for DUI, don't try to be the tough guy and talk your way out of it. Give the officer your driving information and shut up. Be nice, but don't talk any more than you have to. And at the first opportunity, let the police officer know you'd like to speak with a DUI attorney in Seattle. And don't stop asking until you get in touch with one.

I hope everyone's Fourth of July weekend was enjoyable and filled with fun times with friends and family. And I hope none of you reading this have to pick up the phone tomorrow and use me for my services. If you do I'll help you fight your DUI and do my best to get you the results you deserve.

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