Local News: Arrests on Double Decker Weekend
This past weekend Oxford hosted the Thirteenth Annual Double Decker Arts Festival. Not only did the Festival attract thousands to enjoy the great art, food and music, it also brought more than fifty arrests. The Oxford Police Department made numerous arrests, including: sixteen for DUI; twenty-two for public drunkenness; multiple for minor in possession (MIP); multiple for resisting arrest and/or disorderly conduct; two for open container of alcohol; two for possession of a controlled substance; and, two for simple assault.
I participated in the Double Decker festivities as well as the Ole Miss baseball double-header and had a great weekend in the process. Double Decker weekend highlights all that Oxford has to offer, and is more than deserving of its fame among locals and visitors alike. Maybe Oxford's event organizers could take a good idea from our almost neighbors in Texas for next year's Double Decker...
I ran across this post today on the Frisco DWI Lawyer & Attorney Blog which details a Texas city's efforts to curb drinking and driving. The City of Freeport, near Houston, now requires public event organizers who host events offering alcohol to provide a sober ride home to those attending the event. I agree with Hunter that a requirement for all events may be a bit overboard, but the concept is great. Although a good portion of my practice involves representing clients charged with DUI's, I would certainly support an organized plan like this one in Oxford. As I tell all my clients and friends "safety first, but don't hesitate to call if you need me."
I participated in the Double Decker festivities as well as the Ole Miss baseball double-header and had a great weekend in the process. Double Decker weekend highlights all that Oxford has to offer, and is more than deserving of its fame among locals and visitors alike. Maybe Oxford's event organizers could take a good idea from our almost neighbors in Texas for next year's Double Decker...
I ran across this post today on the Frisco DWI Lawyer & Attorney Blog which details a Texas city's efforts to curb drinking and driving. The City of Freeport, near Houston, now requires public event organizers who host events offering alcohol to provide a sober ride home to those attending the event. I agree with Hunter that a requirement for all events may be a bit overboard, but the concept is great. Although a good portion of my practice involves representing clients charged with DUI's, I would certainly support an organized plan like this one in Oxford. As I tell all my clients and friends "safety first, but don't hesitate to call if you need me."
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