It’s important to note that promoting or advertising a “DUI Vacation Package”, as good as it sounds, is not meant to encourage behavior that endangers both the individual and others on the road. If you are going to drink, it’s recommended that you take an Uber or Lyft and avoid driving under the influence. DUI is a serious offense which not only risks lives, but has severe legal penalties as well as serious consequences concerning your future.
While the lure of this “holiday package” where you will meet new and interesting people may be enticing, it’s the cost after your release from the sheriff’s “hotel” which will follow you for quite a while: attorney fees, additional possible custody, fines, program costs, increased insurance premiums, transportation costs during a license suspension and the possible loss of your career. These collateral costs in addition to the criminal sentence include the loss of your license and the guilt you will feel if someone is injured or killed.
It is important to promote safe transportation options and responsible drinking practices which result in a much better ending to your evening. Ride-sharing services, designated drivers, or public transportation options are easy solutions that you won’t regret.
If you are arrested for DUI, it is important you contact a DUI defense attorney as soon as possible to understand the charges, procedures, consequences and what needs to be done immediately to try to keep your license and help get the best resolution of your case and minimize possible severe consequences.
