Tips for Avoiding a San Diego DUI
This blog often discusses the emotional, financial, and legal perils of driving under the influence in San Diego often. Today, we’re going to address prophylactic measures. Specifically, what can you and your family can do to reduce San Diego DUI events and thus help keep our city’s streets safer?
1. Carpool more -- studies seem to suggest that carpooling may reduce DUI events. By teaming up with another driver, you automatically get paired up with a potential designated driver in the event that one of you gets too intoxicated to safely get behind the wheel (e.g. indulges too much at a company function).
2. Plan ahead more -- most drivers who get pulled over for DUI in San Diego do not leave their driveways intending to drive under the influence. If you plan on enjoying the festivities at a wedding or letting loose at karaoke night, designate a sober driver beforehand, or leave the car at home and call a taxicab. It's always a good idea to keep names and numbers of local cabbies on your cell phone in the event of emergencies.
3. Learn about the consequences of DUI in San Diego -- often, drivers take needless risks simply because they don’t understand the legal, financial, or health consequences of flouting San Diego DUI laws. Even if you’re “lucky” and end up with just a misdemeanor, a small amount of jail time, and some light fines, that's going to be highly disruptive. If you’re unlucky, you can wind up with a felony DUI or you can even seriously hurt or kill another person.
4. Get good help for substance abuse issues -- alcoholism and addiction are widely misunderstood. Many treatment centers argue that addicts engage in dangerous behavior because they’re "powerless." However, research shows that many addicts drink or use drugs as a means of empowerment. That about it. During that split second when you make the decision to drink or take a drug, you feel briefly back in control of your destiny. Unfortunately, this kind of control-taking is maladaptive. Thus, it's often helpful to find some other way to “take control” when circumstances feel like they’re spinning out of control. For instance, meditation can help you recognize your feelings “in the moment” and thus help you make better choices.
For answers to your legal questions about San Diego DUI, turn to Attorney Stephen Brodsky. For nearly two decades, Attorney Brodsky has delivered results for Southern California defendants. Please read more about Attorney Brodsky’s approach, background, and case successes at www.criminalattorneysandiego.com, or phone 1-800-GOOD-ADVICE today to book a confidential appointment regarding your San Diego DUI or criminal matter.
