One of the issues we currently face about drunk driving is the overall attitude that people have about the seriousness of a DUI.  This is especially true for young people who have just turned 21 and are able to legally drink for the first time.  People who drink and drive on a regular basis for some reason believe that they are fully capable of driving at any given moment even when it's obvious that they are not.  Many people are fully aware of the consequences of drunk driving, however, it doesn't seem to be enough to stop people from doing it. 

Many people think that in order to resolve this issue, lawmakers need to create harsher penalties for drunk driving.  They believe that this will be enough to prevent drunk driving.  However, this is not necessarily the end-all solution.  

Even before kids turn 21, parents should take the opportunity to sit down with their teenagers and drill into their heads about the dangers of drunk driving.  Some kids will learn the lesson the hard way by being involved in an alochol-related accident, but hopefully it doesn't have to go that far.  We can prevent these accidents - and it starts with every parent.

If you happen to be arrested for your first DUI in Orange County, make sure to get help from an experienced Orange County DUI defense lawyer.