It is unfortunate that many families this time of the year find themselves in less than ideal circumstances. From finding their way through an arrest for DUI to a far more embarrassing and delicate situations involving sex crimes and prostitution, families who are searching for legal help can find themselves especially in need during the holidays. From making sure that a difficult case is handled as quickly and quietly to making sure that your family is together for the holidays, it is important to find attorneys who understand the situation and can explain all of the options.
Knowing who to call if you are facing a serious charge like a sex crime or a DUI arrest can help you find the what your best options for a defense might be. Consider some of these facts and figures about the serious charges that many people face when they are arrested for some of the most frequent crimes that people face:
- 10.3 million people reported driving under the influence of illicit drugs in the year 2012.
- Solicitation and prostitution are Class A misdemeanors punishable by up $6,250 in fines and up to one year in prison.
- Every single day in America, people drive drunk almost 300,000 times, but fewer than 4,000 of them are arrested.
- 80,000 American citizens are arrested every year for soliciting sex.
- 43,000 women were arrested for prostitution-related offenses in 2010, according to records from the Department of Justice. This number compares to the just over 19,000 men are arrested, including johns, pimps, and male sex workers.
- Although they are responsible for 17% of fatal alcohol-related crashes, only 10% of licensed drivers are under the age of 21.
How is your holiday shaping up? Are you enjoying the planning stages of getting ready for a house full of friends and family, or are you struggling to find a way to make it through a difficult situation when one of your loved ones has been arrested for a serious crime. It is important to make sure that if you are facing a difficult legal situation you find a way to connect with the resources that can help you find what options are available.
