Don’t let a DUI ruin your 4th of July

Last Fourth of July, my family and I attended a fireworks show at a nearby park. On the way out, a police officer was standing in the middle of the two lanes and stopped people as they were leaving the park. I watched as he stopped each car, spoke to the driver for a few seconds, looked through the open window, and then sent the driver on his merry way. And each time he would then use his radio to speak to someone.

When my turn came up, the officer told me he was “just making sure that everyone knew how to get back on the main roads.”  Right!  Based on my experience as a DUI prosecutor and defense attorney, I knew that the officer was actually doing a check to see if anyone who passed his station had the tell-tale signs of intoxication:

1.       Smell of Alcohol coming from their person

2.       Glassy, watery eyes

3.       Slurred speech

…And then radioing his partner down the road to keep an eye on certain vehicles.

This 4^th of July remember, the police are out there in full force to make sure that DUIs and other crimes do not spoil everyone’s holiday. If you choose to drink this weekend, take care, get a designated driver and protect yourself and your loved ones.  Remember, even one or two drinks can lead to a DUI arrest. If something does happen this weekend, contact an experienced criminal attorney to make sure the rights your founding fathers created are protected.

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY FROM THE LAW OFFICES OF BRANDON ROSENBLOOM!

Criminal defense attorney Brandon Rosenbloom represents clients who have been accused of crimes, including DUI, traffic violations, theft and drug possession.

A former Fulton County prosecutor, Brandon combines his training, experience and passion to serve those accused of crimes in the greater Atlanta area, including Cobb, DeKalb, Fulton and Gwinnett counties.