July 4 ^th weekend is worrisome for law enforcement officers across the country. In fact, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration , July 4 ^th has held the record of deadliest holiday between 2000 and 2009 because of DWIs.

Thankfully, this July 4 ^th weekend has been one of the least deadly in North Carolina. Authorities report that while DWI arrests were up, fatal accidents were low for the thirteenth year in a row.

Law Enforcement Stepped Up Their Efforts during the 4 ^th of July Weekend

On June 30, 2015, the Associated Press reported that authorities in North Carolina launched their “Booze It & Lose It” Campaign to help prevent fatal DWI accidents. Sadly, there were ten people who lost their lives in fatal DWI accidents over the weekend.

Law enforcement authorities say that the fact that DWI arrests are up is a good thing. Getting as many impaired drivers off the road as possible contributes to the lower number of DWI accidents. Hopefully in the future we will see those numbers go down even more.

3 Steps to Take If You Were Arrested For DWI over the 4 ^th

Were you or someone you know one of the many drivers arrested for DWI over the holiday weekend? If you were pulled over recently for DWI, what steps should you take?

Contact Us Immediately For Assistance with DWI Charges

Just because you’ve made a mistake doesn’t mean you don’t deserve help. Everyone has the right to legal assistance for mistakes they’ve made. If you have recently been arrested for a DWI, contact the office of John C. Fitzpatrick today. We look forward to seeing how we can help.

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