Fake Patty’s Day Crime Tips from a Manhattan, KS Attorney

The Fake Patty’s day celebration is upon us here in Manhattan, KS! For your safety, there will be an escalated presence of police and EMT workers in the area. Part of the effort to keep Fake Patty’s attendees safe is making a medical pavilion in the City Park just south of Aggieville.

If you have plans to participate in the festivities and you want stay out of both the medical pavilion and the custody of the Riley County Police Department, here is a short list of the dos and don’ts:

1. DON’T take an open container out in public! This includes the sidewalk right outside your (or your friends) house. All sidewalks and alleyways are public property.
2. DO drink some water, eat some food, and pace yourself.
3. DON’T take shots! These things, jello or otherwise, will catch up to you faster than you can keep track.
4. DO have a designated driver! The ATA Bus will run from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and SafeRide will also be in service from 11:00 p.m. - 3:00 a.m. with their standard routes.
5. DO contact a Manhattan, KS Attorney if you find yourself in trouble.
6. DO exercise your right to remain silent if you are under arrest.

This advice doesn’t just apply to Fake Patty’s day but rather to any event where alcohol may be present. Here are some “Things to Know Before Fake Patty’s Day” from your local Riley County Police Department. If you do find yourself in need of any legal services after the weekend is over, it is in your best interest to hire a Manhattan, KS attorney so they could begin working on your case immediately.