Drunk driving is a crime that has escalated tremendously over the years. Even though this is a serious crime‚ people still choose to get behind the wheel while under the influence. Unlike other substances‚ alcohol is known as a depressant that it slows down the reflexes you normally would have.In fact‚ alcohol can affect your driving abilities by causing impaired vision‚ reduced reaction time and failure to obey the rules of the road ( ). The consequence for drunk driving should be more strict
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Drunk drivers have caused over ten thousand deaths every year. Drinking and driving is also a big deal‚ because of how it puts innocent people at risk every day. This issue can also affect the next generation of new drivers too. So since drunk driving has caused many deaths‚ and continues to happen‚ it is an issue that clearly needs to be addressed so it can be stopped. Defining and Background: To be considered a drunk driver all that it takes is to be driving while succeeding the alcohol limit
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One of the biggest problems on the road today are drunk drivers. Some of the most biggest tragedies are caused by drivers that irresponsibly get behind the wheel of a car. while intoxicated. What if there was a way to significantly deteriorate the amount of accidents caused not oy by drunk drivers but by all drivers on the road. Driverless cars are the answer. They eliminate human error by using computers and technology. drove this car should be on all roads because they promote efficiency‚ and also
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a preventable offense‚ many Canadians were left wondering whether a drunk driver should have the right to still get behind the wheel. The answer can be found by analyzing Canada ’s judicial system in its entirety‚ as well as the negative effects to the offender and society‚ that would result in the immediate loss of a driver ’s license after a drunken driving conviction. The federal government needs to punish offenders of drunk driving‚ but it is to the ultimate benefit of society to impose a "one
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We all know that criminals are very dangerous persons. They defy the law system we should all obey to. Criminals have to be punished for their acts of violence. That is why they are imprisoned. The Prison System is the weapon of the Law against the citizens that do not respect the others and the State’s Institutional system. A prison is the place where a criminal spend his punishment. In jail‚ criminals deal with programs of re-education in order to prevent their future crimes. This is an advantage
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M.A.D.D.‚ or Mothers Against Drunk Drivers‚ is a thirty-five year old interest group whose goal is to end drunk driving. They discourage the driving under the influence of any drug‚ most notably marijuana. They have successfully begun to reduce deaths by supporting Politians and legislature that are anti‚ driving under the influence. While they have a humble beginning they have grown to become both wealthy and powerful‚ with the ability to also pressure Politians into supporting their views. As many
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number of deaths from illegal drugs. Before 1980‚ drunk driving deaths and injuries were spoken about in terms of cold‚ hard statistics—a tactic that was having little‚ if any‚ impact on reducing the number of deaths and injuries due to alcohol related crashes. The problem was identified as a social problem when there were repeat offenders causing bodily harm to others and the consequences were nowhere near where they should be. Mothers Against Drunk Drivers has made a significant impact on our society
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DRUNK DRIVERS SHOULD BE IMPIRSONED ON THE FIRST OFFENCE Drunk driving is the criminal offence of driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) level higher than the local legal limit. The blood alcohol content (BAC) drink driving limit in Malaysia is 0.05%. Driving while either intoxicated or drunk is dangerous and drivers with high blood content or concentration (BAC) are at greatly increased risk of car accidents‚ highway injuries and vehicular deaths. There are a number of possible prevention
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Should Juveniles (under 18) who commit a Serious Crime be charged as an Adult? The debate over the topic of juveniles in our justice system rages on. There are numerous of arguments and valid points for both sides. Barely tapping the surface of major controversial points of view; the examination of both sides may help you reach you own thoughts and ideas about this much debated topic. Everyone should be held accountable for their actions and like the Supreme Court concluded in Stanford v. Kentucky
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Charged as adults? In the 1700’s there was no distinguish in the law between juveniles and adults. However‚ there is now a ongoing debate on whether or not 16 years should be charged as adults in the court of law. I am confident in my opinion that they should at the age of 16 years be charged as adults. They have to be able to take responsibility for their actions. Also‚ 16 year olds should be able to make their own decisions. At the age of 16 teens need to be able to take responsibility for
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