Memorial Day weekend is a prime time for backyard barbecues and celebrations that could include drinking alcoholic beverages. To help people avoid charges for driving under the influence (DUI), criminal defense attorneys at Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, offer these safety tips. 

How to Avoid DUI Charges During the Memorial Day Weekend

Choose a Designated Driver

If you are part of a group planning to drink alcohol, select a designated driver. That person agrees not to drink anything alcoholic and to be responsible for driving everyone in the group home safely. Make sure the driver has a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.

Arrange for a Taxi or Car Service

Plan for a cab or car service to pick you up and take you home if you expect to consume alcohol at a picnic, party, or other events. Estimate the time you want to leave and make a reservation early for the best service during the busy holiday weekend. Sharing the ride and the cost with a friend or relative who has been drinking can save money and a trip to jail and may save lives.

Ask to Sleep Over

If you drove to someone’s home for a barbecue or party and had a few drinks, ask if you can sleep it off. Criminal defense and personal injury lawyers know that crashing on a couch for the night is better than ending up in a DUI crash on the road.     

Drawing on more than 75 years of experience, Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann features criminal defense attorneys who offer vigorous advocacy to individuals charged with DUI. These lawyers work hard to get cases dismissed, charges reduced, and win “not guilty” verdicts. You can count on them to represent you with passion and professionalism throughout your case.

The attorneys at Coyne, Cundiff & Hillemann in Lake St. Louis, Missouri, wish you a safe Memorial Day weekend. If you do face DUI charges, call (636) 561-5599 to schedule a consultation with one of their criminal defense lawyers, or visit their website to request an appointment. Keep up with the latest information about the firm on Twitter.