The holidays bring us all together, and sometimes that is not the best thing. Filling the road with drivers who are stressed, distracted, lost, drinking, and enraged is what the holidays are all about… right? More often than not, the excitement and stress that the holidays bring can get the best of us. You want to do everything that you can to avoid an accident and make it home for the holidays safe and sound.
Common Holiday Accidents
During the holidays, our calendars fill up with outings, parties, and family gatherings that have us out at all hours of the night and on unfamiliar roads. It’s normal for accidents to increase around the holidays, with the changes in everyone's routines bringing everyone out on winter roads. The holidays and winter conditions create a higher risk for collisions. Understanding their causes can help prevent you and your loved ones from being involved in an accident this holiday season.
Common holiday car accidents are typically caused by:
- Winter weather accidents
- Increased traffic on the road
- Impaired drivers
- Driver fatigue
Practicing safe habits can help prevent accidents. If you or a loved one are involved in an accident this holiday season, seeking legal help can ensure that you have the experienced legal representation that you need.
Distracted Driving
Drivers are more distracted than ever, and Nevada has enacted laws that prohibit certain types of distracted driving, with severe consequences for those facing these allegations. For example, if you fail to use a hands-free device or are allegedly texting, law enforcement can pull you over without any other traffic violation.
The penalties for distracted driving in Nevada can include:
- Fines up to $250
- License suspension up to 6 months
- Four demerit points on your license
- Increase car insurance premiums
These penalties can significantly increase and double if you are in a construction zone or are a repeat offender. Don’t face these allegations alone; work with Miley Law to start building your defense now.
DUI and Impaired Driving
If you are facing DUI charges in Las Vegas, you need to know where to turn. Seeking legal representation from an experienced DUI attorney will ensure that you are not facing the consequences for the rest of your life. DUI or OWI charges in Nevada come with different penalties based on whether it is your first offense or if there are any aggravating factors involved.
Penalties for a first-time offense are:
- Up to 6 months in jails
- Up to $1,000 in fines
- Driver’s license suspension up to 90 days
- Rehab programs
- Potential Ignition Interlock Device
These penalties can vary significantly, but working with Miley Law’s experienced legal team will ensure that your charges are being fought and that you retain your rights and freedoms. With deep knowledge of the Nevada standards, Miley Law will be able to provide you with a personalized defense strategy that can impact and safeguard your future.
Reckless Driving
Reckless driving under Nevada law is defined as a person driving a vehicle in willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property. These allegations are often linked to dangerous driving behaviors like negligence and engaging in maneuvers that increase the risk of an accident. Penalties for reckless driving can be severe and impact your insurance and financial stability, but they are also complex when proving it in court.
Penalties such as:
- Fines up to $2,000
- Up to 6 years in prison
- Four demerits on your license per offense
- Community service
- Vehicle impoundment
- Insurance rates increase
Your attorney should work to negotiate with prosecutors to reduce your charges or even get the charges dismissed altogether. Protecting your rights and giving you the most favorable outcome is possible if you have the right representation by your side.
Experienced Legal Representation for a Stress-Free Holiday Season
The holidays are a time to celebrate spending time with our families, and you do not need the stress that facing an accident on the road can bring. Accidents do happen, and it’s usually when we least expect them or are the least prepared for them. Miley Law will get the experience your family needs to defend their case and ensure that your holidays are as stress-free as possible. Contact Miley Law to understand the charges that you face and enjoy the holidays with your family.
