With Halloween just around the corner, many individuals are getting ready to dress up and walk the streets in search of candy, fun, and light-hearted spooks. While the Halloween holiday season can be fun, the season is often known for its increase in criminal offenses. In fact, according to evidence, crime rates typically spike on Halloween weekend in both the United States and Canada.

According to research, the following are some of the most common types of criminal offenses that occur on Halloween evening and weekend:

· Burglary:

According to statistics, robbery is the number one crime around Halloween time. Reports also show that the second highest crime is in residential burglary.

· Vandalism:

The Highway Loss Data Institute reports that drivers are two times as likely to have their cars vandalized on Halloween evening than any other night of the year.

· Car thefts:

Statistics prove that the theft of cars and motorcycles increase by 20% the week following Halloween.

· DUIs:

According to statistics, about 44% of car crashes that occur in the United States during Halloween weekend involve a motorcyclist or driver with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 of higher. For this reason, police officers work diligently to safeguard the roads by increasing patrol and implementing more checkpoints.

Because there are higher crime rates on Halloween evening and weekend, law enforcement officers often become overzealous in their mission to protect communities. As a result, many innocent people are charged with criminal offenses. For this reason, it is important for individuals to understand their rights if they are arrested.

HAVE YOU BEEN ACCUSED OF CRIMINAL OFFENSES? CALL BOSWELL & DUNLAP LLP

If you or someone you love is arrested after being accused of a crime on Halloween weekend or during any other time, it is crucial that you contact experienced legal counsel as soon as possible. A seasoned criminal defense lawyer can examine your case and gather evidence to prove your innocence or to have your charges reduced. When you choose to entrust our Polk County criminal defense attorneys with your case, you can rest easier knowing we will stand by your side from beginning to end.

To discuss your case, get in touch with Boswell & Dunlap LLP right away! We have provided aggressive and relentless legal representation since 1900.