for first-time high-BAC (blood alcohol content) offenders should be comparable to those applied to repeat offenders (NCSL 8). These penalties include longer license suspension terms‚ longer prison sentences‚ higher fines‚ installation of an ignition interlock‚ and treatment for alcohol abuse (NCSL 8). The NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) recognizes the seriousness of impaired driving. Drivers with high blood alcohol content are at a greater risk
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Drunk driving is one of the fastest growing problems in the United States. Statistics show that 31 percent of accident-related crashes were due to alcohol in 2013. 10‚076 people died in alcohol- impaired accidents that number has increased over time. Most people are arguing that there are reasons why someone may drive drunk so that also gives a person the right to take someone’s life‚ and we should not be fine with that. There should be no exceptions‚ and we need to do put a stop to it once and for
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MADD Ronice Washington BSHS/355 6/5/2013 Carol Felcyn MADD Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) is a nonprofit organization in the United States that seeks to stop drunk driving‚ support those affected by drunk driving‚ prevent underage drinking‚ and overall push for stricter alcohol policy. The Irving‚ Texas–based organization was founded in 1980 in California by Candice Lightner after her 13-year-old daughter Cari was killed by a drunk driver. On May 3‚ 1980 Lightner’s 13-year-old daughter
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STRICTER DUI LAWS IN WISCONSIN??? There are times when people drive home under the influence of alcohol. Many times‚ people get home without getting pulled over by the local police department‚ sheriff’s department or the state patrol. Drivers who do get pulled over for drunk driving will be arrested and need to hire an attorney. Lawyers represent men and women in the courtroom‚ and negotiate lighter sentences with judge and district attorney’s office‚ there are even times when the case gets
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How much longer will we be forced to endure the pain and atrocities due to the carelessness of drunk driving? Drunk driving has been a problem in the United States since the introduction of automobiles; however‚ it did not become an important social issue until the 1980 ’s. At that time the political atmosphere defined crime in terms of personal choice and individual responsibility. Drunk driving was defined as a problem located within individuals. Drunk driving is illegal in every state. It is not
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Drunk Driving‚ Groups‚ Affects‚ Laws How much longer will it take to get rid of careless drunk drivers? Drunk driving has been a problem in the United States since the beginning of automobiles; however‚ it did not become an important social issue until the mid 1980’s. Drunk driving was defined as a problem located within individuals or groups. Drunk driving is illegal in every state. It is not only illegal‚ but unsafe to operate an automobile if you are under the influence of alcohol. When a person
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Demetra Papadopoulos Driver’s Education DWI Paper Alcohol or ethyl alcohol is an intoxicating ingredient usually found in wines‚ beers and hard liquors. These drinks all contain different amounts of alcohol. Many people drink alcohol for different reasons and at different occasions. Alcohol has various affects on the body‚ the mind and the physical appearance of a person. Alcohol has a depressant affect on the normal functioning status of the body. As a person begins to drink‚ the first
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involved. For first time offenders‚ punishment can include some combination of a fine‚ jail time‚ tickets‚ probation‚ community service and a suspended driver’s license. Repeat offenders are more likely to lose their license‚ go to jail‚ have ignition interlocks placed on their car and be ordered to attend alcohol counseling. In some states‚ drunk drivers who are
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Introduction to Textile Fabric Part 4: More Double Knit Structures Dr. Jimmy Lam Institute of Textiles & Clothing The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Content • • • • • • Half Milano and Full Milano Rib. Half cardigan and full cardigan Interlock fabric Eight lock and 12-lcok Ponte de Roma Single Pique 1 Milano Ribs Half Milano • There are two types of milano ribs‚ namely half milano and full milano. Half Milano is two courses per repeat‚ with first course knits on all
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Should professional sports figures be banned from their sport if convicted of drug possession‚ drunken driving‚ spousal battery‚ or failing to pay child support? Many sports figures violate rules and laws and are passed over because they are who they are‚ all Americans should be entitled to the same punishments as others. Why would it be fair for one individual to get away by not abiding the laws because they are a celebrity? All individuals should be granted the same treatment as any other individual
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