DRUNK DRIVING LAWS. This essay is on laws dealing with DWI, DUI and consequences for being charged with these crimes.
Date Submitted: 04/14/2004 11:29:46
Category: / Law & Government / Law Issues
Length: 2 pages (496 words)
Category: / Law & Government / Law Issues
Length: 2 pages (496 words)
DRUNK DRIVING LAWSWHAT IS DRIVING
UNDER THE INFLUENCE?
Drinking alcohol and taking certain drugs affects your ability to safely operate dangerous
equipment such as automobiles, motorboats and industrial equipment. In every state it is
against the law to operate an automobile if you are so under the influence of drugs or
alcohol that you can not safely operate the motor vehicle.
WHAT IS A BLOOD ALCOHOL LEVEL?
When you drink, alcohol from the drink is …
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…statute in the state
where the violation occurred will determine the extent of the punishment for a first-time
offender. Generally, a first-time offender convicted of the offense is ordered to pay a fine
and may be sentenced to a minimum term of imprisonment. A suspension of his or her
driver's license will usually occur as well. There are certain programs available to first-time
offenders, which allow the defendant's punishment to be decreased under certain
circumstances.
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