Holidays are fun and all,
especially for one of the largest and loudest days of the year, the
Fourth of July. However, this also means that the police will be a
lot stricter as they will be very busy and will be quick to make
arrests just to manage the huge amount of calls throughout the day.
While weeks has already passed at the time
of this writing, anyone can still enjoy Independence Day next year
without any problems by taking note of the information below.
Driving under the influence
The
police will keep an eye out for people who are driving while intoxicated,
so be careful when driving, particularly if you don't have any
designated drivers. Alternatively, call a cab or a friend if a
designated driver isn't possible, even if you know that you can still
drive normally even after
a couple of drinks.
Domestic violence
Aside
from DUI, police have noted the increase of domestic violence calls
during the holidays. These days often mean something significant to
people, which results in heightened emotions for everyone involved.
Because of this, the police will always take reports of domestic
violence seriously.
Drugs
Police
will also pay attention to reports of drug usage as well because drug
traffickers and dealers see this as an opportunity because of the
numerous parties and distractions throughout the day. Marijuana
users, at least those who have a medical marijuana license
usually don't have to worry, although some discretion is still
advised when consuming them.
Fireworks
Most
fireworks are still legal in Nevada, but concerned citizens will
still report about them if they believe they are illegal or unsafe,
so make sure to only use safe and legal fireworks, and use them
appropriately.
Public disturbance
A
raucous day like Independence Day will cause people to be louder and
rowdier than usual, so take heed. The officers probably won't arrest
anyone since most of these disturbances are minor.
If
you or someone else was still arrested, please contact Attorney Ross Goodman
at once. In any case, we wish you folks had a good time this year,
and all the years after that as well.