Many people attended a Super Bowl party or watched the big game at a bar or restaurant here in New Jersey. It is routine to have a few drinks while watching a sporting event or at a party, but it is the decisions a person make after drinking that could have the greatest consequences. There is nothing wrong with having a few drinks to celebrate, but it is important to do so responsibly to avoid driving while intoxicated following the event.

Driving under the influence of alcohol, as some people may have done after the Super Bowl, is a dangerous risk to take. A DWI or, worse yet, causing a serious injury, is the chance someone takes when driving while above the legal limit in New Jersey. People must exercise caution when driving out to events, especially in situations where they know they are likely to be drinking, like a Super Bowl party or other celebration. If the attendee is going to drink to excess, it is prudent to plan ahead and make sure that someone sober is able to provide transportation home.

If someone does get in a car and is arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, they still have rights. These are the rights afforded to all people in this country and failure to uphold them, no matter the circumstance, is wrong and should never take place. Precautions can and should be taken to avoid this type of situation, but if does happen, there are options available to ensure all legal rights are afforded to the accused. An experienced DWI attorney can play an important role in ensuring the rights of those accused of a DWI are fully respected.

Source: NorthJersey.com, "One drink too many to drive on Super Bowl Sunday, authorities say," Karen Rouse, Feb. 2, 2012