Drunk Driving Charges Increase as Economy Hits Downturn

CALABASAS, Calif., May 20 /PRNewswire/ — DUI Defenders, a nationwide network of DUI defense lawyers based out of Calabasas, California, announces a significant escalation in alcohol use and consequent charges for DUI due to the recent and ongoing downturn in the economy. According to Mintel International, a Chicago-based market analysis firm, in 2008 the sale of alcohol for home consumption reached $77.8 billion dollars, an increase of 32% over the 2003 level. Additionally, according to a 2001 peer reviewed study published in Health Economics, there was novel evidence that indicated that even among the unemployed, binge drinking increased substantially during economic downturns. This report reflects not only a simple increase in drinking from excess leisure time, but also an increase in drinking attributed to the influence of economic stress.

The current economic downturn is having a significant impact on criminal defense lawyers. The majority of individuals charged with DUI, have traditionally had little personal savings and are often forced to take out loans against their homes. With the current depression in property values most individuals do not have enough equity to borrow against their homes. According to DUI Defenders, competition among DUI/DWI attorneys has been growing steadily over the past few years, will get far worse. This competition is getting more price competitive rather than quality competitive.

SOURCE DUI Defenders; Charles M. Rowland II/www.daytondui.com has been a proud member of DUI defenders for over five years.  You can reach Charles M. Rowland II at 937-879-9542 or 1-800-KICK-DUI.