Many individuals are unaware of their rights at DUI checkpoints, which are a common sight during the holiday season. Because of a statistical rise in DUI/DWI driving arrests around the holidays, including Christmas and New Year's, checkpoints are often instituted on common thoroughfares to help cut down on potential accidents. Yet many individuals find themselves in situations where their rights are not clearly explained to them, or where searches of their vehicle may be unwarranted, leading to an arrest that may not hold up in court. With an experienced DUI lawyer, King of Prussia residents who find themselves potentially facing dire legal consequences may be able to mitigate the probation, steep fines, and jail time that are the results of DUI convictions.