Happy Thanksgiving. The holidays can be an emotional time for a lot of people. A lot of people drink too much alcohol during the holidays. People who are prone towards violence are more likely to commit crimes when they are emotional and under the influence.

You are more likely to be a victim of a crime from your own family members during the holidays than from a stranger.

According to Science Direct (2003), there are significantly more complaints about domestic violence on Thanksgiving Day than on any other holiday. There are many variables that may affect the increase of the probability of being assaulted by a person you know.

Any tension between family members may increase during this holiday, and the circumstances may allow perpetrators to commit a crime, especially when it comes to domestic violence.

If you live one someone who has violent tendencies, be on your guard during the holidays. If you someone who has violent tendencies, try to use more constraint during the holidays.

If you have been accused of a crime, call Alex Truluck. Alexander Truluck focuses his practice as a criminal defense attorney in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, Largo, Dunedin and the Tampa Bay area.

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