Archive for November, 2012

What You Can Expect With Holidays and DUIs This Year

Tuesday, November 13th, 2012

In our lives there are very few things that we can expect, and predict to go a certain way from start to finish. While there are only a few that can be expected there are many occasions, and instances in our lives that we not only cannot expect, but when we have the opportunity to do so never can truly predict what its outcome may be. Holidays are an aspect of the year that we can expect to occur seasonally, which we can expect to either celebrate with our friends, or family.

Alcohol’s Place During The Holidays

Unfortunately, however, we cannot always predict how a holiday will be celebrated, and the outcome of things taken to the extreme. Soon to come pertaining to holidays is that of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. During these three holidays one can assume a few factors such as travel, great food, enjoyable fellowship, and probably that of alcohol. Alcohol is one substance that always seems to have a spot on the guest list at many holiday functions regardless of whether it has to do with your family, friends, or co-workers. Yet, holidays are just like normal days within the year that can be full of potential for an accident, or mistake to occur.

During the holiday season each year we see an increase of DUI related crimes, or accidents that take place all over the country. From individuals simply driving erratically to that of serious auto accidents taking place alcohol is one aspect of a holiday that can negatively affect you and your loved one’s holiday season now and for years to come. Aside from the danger an individual puts themselves in when driving under the influence they face serious legal consequences that can affect their lives now, and later on multiple levels such as legally, personally, and professionally.

This holiday season make sure that you have a great time of food and fun with your friends and loved ones. However, make sure that when alcohol is present that it is drunken modestly if you know you will be traveling on the roads later, or have a designated driver in place.

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How Your DUI Effects Your Future

Tuesday, November 6th, 2012

Our lives are full of mistakes that constantly are occurring each and every day. When we deal with our mistakes we deal with the cause, the accident, and the eventual effect, which all vary on many different levels. One mistake that many individuals make today is that of driving under the influence. When an individual gets behind the wheel of a vehicle under the influence of either drug substances, prescription medication, and most commonly that of alcohol they are putting their lives at danger, and the lives of other innocent motorists and pedestrians alike.

Your Desk and DUI Coming Face-To-Face

While many individuals are familiar with the physical damages and legal consequences that they can face when involved in a DUI related accident, or are found to be driving under the influence, are you actually familiar with the implications a DUI charge, or conviction has when dealing with the professional aspect of your life? When charged or convicted with a DUI crime you can expect that discrepancy to be apparent, and present on your permanent legal record, which can be seen when a company, or organization runs background checks. Yet, how does this actually hinder you from many future employment opportunities?

Many companies, businesses, and organizations today will not hire an individual that has a past criminal discrepancy such as a DUI crime. On your application for employment you can expect to be asked whether or not you have had a past criminal charge, with additional questions pertaining to later follow. Think you can simply put “None”, and you are all clear? Think again. As stated previously it is a routine part of interviewing prospective employees to run a background check that shows whether or not there are actually any legal discrepancies or not. Today, it is more important than ever to have a position of employment, especially with the country still dealing with that of an economic recession.

Make sure that you do not have to deal with this issue in the future by contacting an experienced, and understanding DUI attorney when you have either made the mistake of having a little too much to drink and getting behind the wheel, or have been falsely accused of driving under the influence.

For a free consultation with one of our experienced Kansas auto accident lawyers, stop in and see us at our conveniently located downtown Wichita law office or contact us directly right now.

We Offer Full Bilingual Services for Croatian-Speaking Clients

Personal Injury Cases are Taken on a Contingency-Fee Basis You Pay No Attorney’s Fees Unless We Win Compensation For You

Free Consultations Evening & Weekend Appointments Available Visa & MasterCard Accepted

Cummings & Cummings, L.L.C.
129 East 2nd Street Wichita, KS 67202
Phone: (316) 264-1548
Fax: (316) 264-4704