Encounters With Crime Don’t Take Time Off
Like most people, you work hard, and want to enjoy your summer vacation. What happens when you have an unwanted encounter with the law?
The fourth of July, not New Year’s eve, is the worst day of the year with respect to fatal road accidents in the United States. Very aware of these facts, law enforcement agencies are out in force during the summer holidays, and are in no mood for leniency.
In recent years, in response to the rising number of maritime accidents, law enforcement has stepped up waterborne patrols in many jurisdictions. These days, it can be as risky when it comes to legal hassles to be a boater as a motorist on the fourth of July.
So what to do when on holiday to ensure you have a relaxing vacation without any interruption? First step is to know the local laws wherever you are spending your holiday.
Many vacation spots require the use of life preservers while on the water, and established marine facilities will also require running lights on boats, even rentals. Most places have minimum age requirements for driving boats and strict regulations for fishing, so make sure to plan your outings accordingly.
A criminal lawyer likely knows the focus of law enforcement during holidays, and what crimes a particular jurisdiction frowns most strongly upon. Some places are fairly relaxed overall in their enforcement of alcoholic beverage consumption, but will immediately arrest and prosecute anyone suspected of boating under the influence, even if they are close to the legal limit.
Knowing the number of a good lawyer can make the difference between a prosecution resulting in a fine, jail time, or being let off with a warning. Having an expert to consult on local laws and ordinances prior to heading out on holiday can avoid a great deal of trouble in the first place.
Attorney Marc A. Zeve offers the highest quality of Ocean City, MD DUI law in the area. He is a year-round resident with offices in Ocean Pines and Snow Hill who has been concentrating in the practice of criminal law and DUI law for 20 years. We also practice in Wicomico and Somerset Counties.