Protect Yourself and Others from a DUI Charge This Holiday Season

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    The holiday season offers a vast array of choices when it comes to celebrations and parties. No matter which holidays you prefer to celebrate, chances are that you have family, friends or co-workers who are hosting one or more events. When alcohol is served, you may decide to have a drink or two, but it is wise to avoid getting behind the wheel if you do consume any alcohol.

    Every winter, many Arizonans find themselves facing an arrest or charge for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI). Although an arrest or charge does not mean you are necessarily guilty, serious consequences may result that impact your life.

    To avoid becoming a DUI arrest statistic this holiday season, consider the following tips:

    • Know how you are getting home before you go out. Pair up with a designated driver, take a cab or public transportation or plan to walk. These safeguards assist in assuring that you get home safely. Thank your designated driver with a meal, a steady supply of his or her preferred non-alcoholic beverage or an offer to pay for gas. This can only encourage your driver and others to take on the responsibility of getting everyone home safely in the future.
    • Program the phone numbers of several local cab companies into your cell phone. This may assist in obtaining a ride when you or someone else needs assistance in transportation.

    If you or someone you care for faces drunk driving or other criminal charges this holiday season, do not hesitate to contact the experienced Arizona DUI defense attorneys at Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C.. We will fight to protect your legal rights as we vigorously pursue the best possible outcome in your case. For a confidential case evaluation, contact 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.