Thanks Giving Deadliest Holiday for DUIs, Says the Law Office of Corso &
Rhude
According to a Forbes magazine study, an average of 401 people die each
year on New Year’s Day, the fifth worst holiday for drunk driving. The
worst is Thanksgiving, with an average of 567 deaths each year.
Peoria, AZ, October 28, 2011 -- Thanksgiving is the deadliest holiday of
the year when it comes to drunk driving, according to the Law Office of
Corso & Rhude.
“Many people assume that New Year’s Eve is responsible for the most
drunk-driving deaths," said John Rhude of the Law Office of Corso &
Rhude. "But that assumption is wrong. Each year Thanksgiving Day accounts
for more fatalities related to DUIs than any other holiday."
According to a 2009 Forbes magazine study, an average of 401 people die
each year on New Year’s Day, the fifth worst holiday for drunk driving.
The worst is Thanksgiving, with an average of 567 deaths each year.
Rhude believes many people let their guard down on Thanksgiving, with the
day-long festivities encouraging them to not only drink more, but assume
that they haven’t had as much to drink.
“And then, of course, they get in their car and drive home,” he said.
Rhude and his law partner Christopher Corso know from experience the
Arizona DUI problems that can arise during the Thanksgiving weekend. Both
attorneys previously prosecuted DUIs, DWIs and OUIs for the Maricopa
County Attorney’s Office. Combined, Corso and Rhude have handled more
than 15,000 DUI cases as prosecutors and defense attorneys.
Arizona law requires that any person found guilty of drinking and driving
(even a first offense) serve jail time. And DUI convictions can also
include extensive fines up to $2,500, suspension of driving privileges
and the installation of an ignition interlock device – even for first
offenders.
“DUI is a serious offense and something that no person should take
lightly,” Corso said. “When you’re armed with the facts, it makes it even
more vital that you have a designated driver if you plan on drinking –
even on Thanksgiving.”
In addition to DUI defense, the Law Office of Corso & Rhude handles all
criminal defense cases, including domestic violence defense, possession
of drugs, felony drug charges, photo radar, criminal speeding, disorderly
conduct and marijuana possession.
The experienced criminal speeding defense lawyers at Corso & Rhude serve
clients throughout Arizona, including the cities of Ahwatukee, Avondale,
Buckeye, Chandler, El Mirage, Gilbert, Glendale, Goodyear, Mesa, Peoria,
Phoenix, Scottsdale, Sun City, Surprise, Tempe, Tolleson and Youngtown.
To schedule a free consultation, please visit www.corsorhude.com or call
(602) 254-3188. The Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC is located at 9210
W. Union Hills Drive, Suite 102, Peoria, Arizona, 85382.
Contact
Al Stevens
Law Office of Corso & Rhude
9210 W. Union Hills Drive
Peoria, Arizona
480.235.1770
al@stevenspr.com
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