Labor Day drivers should be aware. The City of Lakeland plans to step up patrols between now and September 7, 2009, as a part of the statewide crackdown against drunk drivers. Lakeland Police will be hosting a DUI checkpoint sometime over the Labor Day weekend. The date, place and time of this checkpoint have not been released for obvious reasons. In addition to the one time sobriety checkpoint, Lakeland Police will be out in full force looking for offending drivers.
Florida statistics reported 22,200 alcohol related accidents in the year of 2008, with 1,100 of those are fatalities. Officers have issued a statement of possessing a no tolerance policy over the upcoming holiday weekend. Second chances will not be given to any driver for any violation, whether a minor seatbelt infraction or driving under the influence charges.
Labor Day weekend is considered the deadliest driving holiday on our roadways. Last year 36 travelers were killed over the three day weekend. Out of those fatalities, 12 were alcohol related.
If you or a loved one has been charged with the crime of driving under the influence, contact a knowledgeable Polk County DUI lawyer to review your case. My firm has over 100 years of combined legal experience with convenient offices located across the State of Florida. There are serious, personal repercussions that go past a sentence for a DUI conviction. Loss of wages, loss of license, court fees, loss of employment, stress with loved ones and embarrassment towards friends can take an emotional toll. Do not let the charges define your case. Ask for an experienced Polk County drunk driving attorney for help. You are innocent until proven guilty in a Court of law.
