I’m back.  Sorry I haven’t posted in a few weeks.  Two large trials and several smaller matters, and blogging gets put on the back burner.

The Clarion Ledger is reporting that the state has launched its  ”Drunk Driving: Over the Limit, Under Arrest” campaign again this year for the holidays.  The Mississippi Highway Patrol announced that the state has received some federal grant money, and an additional 45 state troopers will be on patrol over the holidays.  There will be additional roadblocks, ID checks, etc., during this campaign, which lasts from December 16, 2009 to January 3, 2010.  “No matter what you drive – a passenger car, pickup, sport utility vehicle or motorcycle – if we catch you driving impaired, we will arrest you. No exceptions. No excuses,” said Captain Ricky Myers of the Hattiesburg Police Department.

So if you plan to take advantage of lower gas prices and travel for the holidays, make sure that the only tank that is full is your vehicle’s.  Nothing wrong with celebrating the holidays with your family, but just don’t get on the road after you have had any alcohol to drink.  Law enforcement officers are going to be out in force this time of year, and statistics indicate that they should be.  But you don’t need to be a statistic.  The police make mistakes, too.  If you are arrested for DUI and need representation, give me a call.

Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!