Drunk Driving
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Sobriety Checks Versus Saturation Patrol: Which Method Saves More Lives?
Driving under the influence (DUI) continues to be a problem throughout society within the United States, despite increased awareness, penalties, and traffic stops. To Try and contain the problem on U.S. roadways, law enforcement has typical two methods: sobriety checkpoints and saturation patrols.
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Geographic and Cultural Differences Influence DUIs
Even with the known risks associated with driving while under the influence of alcohol – or driving under intoxication (DUI) – adults throughout the nation continue to take part in the activity. According to national statistics from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the Upper Midwest has the worst rates of drunken driving in the country.
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Florida Resort Sued for Serving Alcohol to Drunk Driver
Dram shop liability is a long-standing legal concept that has evolved since the temperance movement of the 19th century to meet the needs of modern society. Dram shop laws were originally drafted to govern liability of taverns, liquor stores and other commercial alcohol establishments and protect the public from intoxicated minors and drivers. The name “dram shop” harkens back to the days when liquor was sold by the “dram”, a small unit of liquid.
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California DUI Law: Too Harsh and Not Harsh Enough
Whenever I hear about a horrific car accident involving a drunk driver, it always seems as though it’s not that person’s first brush with the alcohol police. A typical news report recounts the details of the fatal, or at least very serious, accident that injured innocent bystanders or fellow motorists, and then goes on to reveal how many previous DUI convictions the drunk driver has. A thorough reporter will also have discovered which ineffective sentences the drunk driver has served in the past.
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Vermont Examining Potential of Ignition Interlock Devices to Reduce DUIs
Driving while intoxicated can put lives in danger, yet it continues to happen. In the state of Vermont, authorities continue to examine ways to punish those who drive under the influence in an effort to reduce the number of instances. For years, the state has suspended licenses when an intoxicated individual attempts to operate a vehicle. Now, the state may be trying a new tactic.
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BUI – Boating under the Influence
Everybody knows that driving a car while under the influence of drugs or alcohol is a risky, dangerous behavior that has the potential to injure people and property, not to mention the significant criminal or financial problems it can cause for the driver. A less-publicized type of substance-related offense is being under the influence of alcohol or drugs while operating a boat — boating under the influence (BUI).
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Driving Under the Influence in Massachusetts
I’m from a small town in Massachusetts. When I was growing up, we heard very little about someone actually getting nabbed for a DUI. We heard even less about someone actually being admitted to a treatment center or alcohol rehab. Back in those days, especially in small towns, a police officer was more likely to follow you home or give you a lift than hassle you about your clearly illegal driving habits. Don’t get me wrong; there were plenty of alcohol education (DARE) and scared straight programs that were highly effective in keeping drunk teenagers from getting behind the wheel. But, at least in Massachusetts, you never heard DUI arrest stories that are anything even remotely like what you hear about today.
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MADD – 30 Years Later
Three decades after founder Candy Lightner started the organization known as Mothers Against Drunk Driving, or MADD, much has changed – and much remains to be done – in the fight against drunk drivers. In fact, MADD’s focus itself changed to the point that Lightner broke ties with the group in 1985. In a 2002 interview with the Washington Times, Lightner said MADD “has become far more neo-prohibitionist than I had ever wanted or envisioned…I didn’t start MADD to deal with alcohol. I started MADD to deal with drunk driving.” Continue Reading
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Dram Shop Laws and DUIs: Criminal & Civil Liability for Providing Alcohol
This summer I had the opportunity to spend time on Cape Cod in Massachusetts. If you’ve never been to the Cape, you are truly missing out. Home of the Kennedys, lobstah rolls and Christmas Tree Shops, the Cape attracts summer visitors of all ages and nationalities. Daytime activities include going to the beach and playing miniature golf. At night, however, social activities are pretty much limited to eating at a restaurant, hanging at a bar, or drinking at home.
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Got a DUI? This Is Your Wake-Up Call
When the cops pull you over for suspicion of driving under the influence or DUI and you hear the words, “You’re under arrest,” it’s too late to have second thoughts about drinking and driving drunk. You’re in line for a cascade of events that will inevitably cost you time, money, loss of driving privileges, social embarrassment and possibly even a stint in jail. There’s no question this is a serious situation. For many individuals, however, a DUI arrest serves as a wake-up call. Continue Reading
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