Dangerous DUI Statistics, and Lindsay Lohan

Lindsay Lohan's DUI case in Los Angeles has become an ongoing lesson in how complicated a drunk driving conviction can be for you, both now and in the future.  Lindsay Lohan was charged with Multiple DUI Convictions, bringing about some dangerous consequences for her.  She went to prison, then to a mandatory rehab facility, costing her a little over a month of her freedom, a great deal of public shame and hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees.

While Lindsay Lohan is an actress who can afford to miss a month of work because of the type of schedule she has, the typical person could not afford to miss one week of work, let alone one month, due to jail and rehab time.  The severe consequences in store for anyone charged with drunk driving and Multiple DUI Convictions should be enough to make anyone accused of driving under the influence to seek out a top notch LA DUI Defense Attorney right away.  Lohan had two different lawyers defend her, both of whom worked quite hard to provide Ms. Lohan with the best defense possible, including the best experts money could buy and much more.

A recent study done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that there are 17 million drunk drivers every year.  In fact, one in twelve people admitted to driving drunk at least once a year, meaning there will not only potential for a few DUI charges, but countless Multiple DUI Convictions.  One in five people admit to hitting the road just two hours after drinking, while a quarter of drunk drivers report drinking three times a week or more.  Such studies will lead to increased penalties on drunk driving, more severe penalties for those with  Multiple DUI Convictions and increased pressure on federal and state governments to stiffen fines for such people.

Whether or not the numbers are justified, the NHTSA claims that if they could cut all drunk driving and have 100 percent seat belt usage, vehicle fatalities would be cut in half at least.  Such powerful statements can seriously influence Congress, state legislatures, police departments and more.  Such individuals are under enormous public pressure to listen to lobbying organizations such as Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) and studies such as these fuel their fire.

If you or someone you love is facing Multiple DUI Convictions, contact the Los Angeles DUI Defense Attorneys at Kestenbaum Eisner & Gorin, LLP today by calling 877-781-1570.  Our highly skilled legal team can provide the legal representation you need to stay out of prison, free from fines and off of parole.