Avoid an Arizona DUI Over the Holidays by Planning Ahead

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    The holidays mean parties and other events to a lot of people, but holidays also come with increased driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) police patrols and sobriety checkpoints, which lead to an increased chance of a DUI arrest or charge. Even an arrest on suspicion of drunk driving carries consequences, so it’s important to protect yourself during this holiday season.

    How Can I protect Myself gainst a DUI Charge?

    One of the best ways to protect yourself against an Arizona drunk driving charge this holiday season is to plan ahead. If you’re going out, make sure you know how you’re getting home before you leave your house. A designated driver, a cab, public transportation, or even walking could be your saving grace from an arrest on suspicion of drunk driving.

    To help others avoid DUI charges of their own, consider saving the phone numbers of local cab companies in your cell phone. If you see someone who probably shouldn’t be driving, use the numbers to call him or her a sober ride home. This is also a good method to use if you’re not sure where the night will take you, or if you can’t be certain your designated driver will be ready to leave when you are.

    Finally, if you have a designated driver, make sure he or she knows how much you appreciate his or her help. Offer to buy your driver’s favorite non-alcoholic beverage or dinner or cover the cost of a tank of gas.

    If you’re facing an Arizona DUI charge, you need an aggressive defense to protect your legal rights and fight for the best possible outcome, and at Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., our skilled Phoenix DUI defense attorneys can help you present the defense you need. For a confidential consultation, call us today at (480) 467-3434.

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    About the Author

    Zachary Mushkatel

    Zachary Mushkatel is a founding attorney of Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C., who has practiced law in Arizona since 2004. He also practices before the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. A graduate of the University of Arizona and the University of Minnesota Law School, he started his career as a public defender and entered private practice in criminal defense. In 2008, Zachary co-founded a firm dedicated to civil law in addition to criminal defense, and he has since expanded his practice to personal injury, estate planning and litigation, guardianships, conservatorships, probate, corporate litigation, real estate, and various civil matters. He serves on the board and faculty of the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy, and he is a past president and current member of the West Maricopa County Bar Association.