Corso & Rhude Wants Arizonans to Remember Five DUI Facts This Cinco de Mayo

Peoria, AZ, May 05, 2010 --(PR.com)-- This Cinco de Mayo, the Law Office of Corso & Rhude wants Arizonans to remember five things before they get behind the wheel.

Drinking and driving never mix – “It’s a dangerous and deadly proposition,” said John Rhude, of the Law Office of Corso & Rhude, who notes that more than 100 people were cited for DUIs during Cinco de Mayo festivities last year.

Driving drunk means jail time – Arizona law requires that any person found guilty of drinking and driving (even a first offense) serve jail time.

Driving drunk costs cash – DUI convictions can lead to fines up to $2,500. The law also includes extensive fines, suspension of driving privileges and the installation of an ignition interlock device even for first offenders.

Driving drunk kills – In 2008, more than 900 people in Arizona were killed by the actions of drunk drivers.

Driving drunk means needing a good lawyer – “Anyone accused of a DUI should arm themselves with the facts, and that includes retaining a lawyer,” said law partner Christopher Corso. “You could be looking at a license suspension, felony conviction and serious jail time.”

So before you get behind the wheel of a car this Cinco de Mayo, consider Corso & Rhude’s Five DUI Facts.

“And remember, the only way to really protect yourself from a DUI is to make sure you don’t drink and drive in the first place,” Rhude said.

The Law Office of Corso & Rhude, PLLC is located at 9210 W. Union Hills Drive, Suite 102, Peoria, Arizona, 85382. To schedule a free consultation, please visit www.corsorhude.com or call (602) 254-3188.

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