While this may surprise you, experts suggest that everyone should have a DUI lawyer's phone number saved in their phone. You may think that you'll never have a need for one because you don't drink, but you don't need to drink and drive to be charged with a DUI. You can be charged with driving under the influence if you take prescription medication and drive. As such, it's important to recognize that it can happen to you. Here are three big reasons to put a quality DUI lawyer on speed dial today.

1. DUI Charges Are Highly Common

Unfortunately, the level of driving under the influence in America is high. According to LegalMatch, about 1.4 million people are arrested and charged with a DUI each year. As such, the courts have become a bit desensitized to these cases. They're often funneled through the courts quickly, and the number of convictions is high. It can be challenging to fight a charge of DUI without a lawyer, even if your charges are questionable. Having a lawyer on call will ensure you're never facing these charges alone.

2. A Family Member May Need Help

A DUI lawyer on speed dial can help you support friends and family members who have made a mistake. Being able to quickly connect with a lawyer to help a friend or family member can help to ease some of their stress. A lawyer can quickly answer questions and provide advice. Just as keeping a lawyer's number handy for yourself is the responsible thing to do, so too is looking out for your family and friends.

3. You'll Have One Less Task to Handle

Dealing with charges of any sort can be overwhelming, so do yourself a favor and ensure you always start off on the right foot. Finding a lawyer after the fact can be difficult. If you have a lawyer already picked out just in case, it will reduce the stress of the situation. You can easily connect with a lawyer when you need them the most if you have the number saved in your phone. While every case is unique, a lawyer can push for a better outcome, so knowing you have one on your side can take some of the weight off your shoulders.

Don't risk fighting a DUI on your own. Give us a call today at Kavanagh & Kavanagh LLC to learn more about how we can assist with your case. Feel free to save our number, too. We'd be more than happy to help.