DUI arrests among NFL football players and football fans have certainly stacked up within the past several years. USA Today reports that within one six-week span, from February to March, five pro football players were arrested for driving under the influence, including Joey Porter from the Arizona Cardinals. So now it looks like NFL officials are starting to take action by partnering with Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD).
Representatives from MADD will now be making presentations to rookies in the NFL about the dangers of drunk driving. Fans will also be encouraged to avoid driving under the influence through MADD's promotional messages that will run during football games and through encouragement of participation in MADD's community events.
Yet even with these new initiatives to prevent DUI arrests, there's no evidence to show that such programs will be effective. It's certainly a good effort among officials in the NFL, but will scare tactics really work among football players?
Every drunk driving suspect, including NFL football players, has the right to contact an Arizona DUI attorney if he or she has been accused of drunk driving or simply just has questions about DUI related crimes. Joey Porter was actually able to avoid DUI charges after his arrest because of the help he got from an experienced DUI attorney. An Arizona DUI attorney can ensure that a suspect's legal rights are protected and can also help a suspect with representation, negotiations, or plea bargaining in any case.
Related Resources:
- Drunk Driving FAQ (FindLaw)
- Mothers Against Drunk Driving (FindLaw's LawBrain)
- Joey Porter Gets DUI Charges Dropped (FindLaw's Phoenix DUI Blog)
- Find a Phoenix DUI Attorney (FindLaw)
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