When someone is behind the wheel and there drunk we usually give them a ticket for DUI but in this case of
When someone is behind the wheel and there drunk we usually give them a ticket for DUI but in this case of
This case involves the suspect being arrested for H&S 11377(a)-Possession of Methamphetamine, H&S 11364(a)-Possession of drug paraphernalia and PC 148(a)(1)-Resisting/Delaying a Peace Officer.…
In this case, the police were informed the petitioner Rochin was selling drugs, and therefore they forced their way into his house and asked about the drugs. Rochin swallowed several drug capsules in order to dispose of narcotic evidence and the police beat him repeatedly and jumped on his stomach to make him throw up the ingested evidence. Thereafter the police transported Rochin to a hospital where they instructed a medical expert to administer an emetic to Rochin in order to induce vomiting so that the contents of his stomach could be revealed. Eventually the suspect vomited the capsules and the police used these as the evidence to convict him on drug possession charges.…
Following a bench trial, Thomas Reese was convicted of conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Sec. 846 (1982) (count 1); possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Sec. 841(a)(1) (1982) (counts 7, 9, 13 and 15); aiding and abetting violations of 21 U.S.C. Sec. 841(a)(1) (1982) (counts 5 and 11); unlawful possession of a firearm, in violation of 18 U.S.C. app. Sec. 1202(a)(1) (1982) (counts 23 and 24); and unlawful use of a communication facility, in violation of 21 U.S.C. Sec. 843(b) (1982) (counts 16-20). Linda Reese, Thomas' wife and co-defendant, was convicted of conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute (count 1); aiding and abetting the sale of cocaine (counts 9 and 15); and possession with intent to distribute cocaine (count 11).…
Police say that a 40-year-old Wisconsin man was arrested for his sixth DUI after a concerned driver called 911 to report that the man was veering on the interstate. According to the caller, the man and a passenger in the veering car switched seats. According to police, Wisconsin deputy sheriff stopped the veering car and the passenger told the deputy…
Former Massachusetts State Crime Lab chemist, Annie Dookhan, has been indicted on twenty-seven counts of tampering with evidence, perjury, and obstruction of justice after a legal fallout that has jeopardized thousands of drug cases (Smith). Dookhan admitted to “dry-labbing” (distinguishing a sample is a narcotic based on appearance instead of actually testing), altering test results, and “deliberately turned a negative sample into a positive for narcotics a few times”. Another way in which she tampered with the testing samples was by exaggerating the weight of seized drugs in order to cause the accused party to receive harsher penalties. As a result of the chemist’s actions, many innocent people have served jail time, while deserving criminals were let off the hook. Even though her coworkers and supervisors were suspicious on several occasions throughout the course of several years, she was not caught until 2011 when she admitted to forging a colleague’s signature on paperwork. It was not until this action, that she was finally suspended from her duties (The Living Case).…
The unethical issues concerning the acquiring and misuse of controlled substances by Thomas Thayer, occurred over an extended period of time. To begin, on February 25, 2003, Thayer was caught taking Propophol from the hospital with the intent to use the medication for personal use (1). Upon questioning, Thayer admitted to the inappropriate behavior, which was then reported, and he received due punishment from the state “Board (1).” Even though…
violation or see that their vehicle is impaired in any way in order to pull them…
Knowing. The crime of possessing a controlled substance occurs whenever a person knowingly and intentionally has control of an illegal drug. The prosecution must show that the accused knew that the drugs were illegal. However, prosecutors only have to show that the accused knew the drugs were present and intended to use or control them. Prosecutors can show this from the circumstances of the case, and they do not need to have actual statements from the accused or evidence that the accused ever actually used the drugs.…
In New York State, the crime Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) consists of an individual testing a Blood Alcohol Level (BAC) of .08 or higher. Producing a BAC of .05 to .07, or any other evidence of impairment results in Driving While Ability Impaired (DWAI). Both DWI and DWAI offenses carry with it a range of penalties and consequences. First offenders for DWI and DWAI are fined $500-1000 by the DMV, face a maximum jail sentence of one year, and their license is revoked for at least six months. This A misdemeanor is accompanied by additional costs through court surcharges. Two time offenders within 10 years face up to four years in jail and license is revoked for 18 months in addition to receiving an E felony . Aggravated DWI occurs when a motorist operating a vehicle tests .18 BAC or higher. Individuals convicted of this offense (A-DWI) face a year revocation of their driver's license and up to a year in jail. When a driver is stopped by a police officer under the assumption of DWI, it is common that the officer asks the individual to blow into a breathalyzer, a test that records BAC. However, a driver has the option to refuse the breathalyzer, they usually receive an automatic year revocation of their license and civil monetary penalties, higher if a commercial driver. For some drivers, the lengthy suspensions and monetary penalties are not enough. In New York state, pleading guilty or being convicted of a DWI carries a mandatory probation sentence.…
In the book “Leaving Dirty Jersey” by James Salant (2007, the main character is a drug addict. Like most drug addicts, he has committed several crimes. Possession of methamphetamine and heroin, sales manufacture of methamphetamine and heroin, grand theft, auto fraud, assault, and battery are al violations. And can be serious felony or misdemeanor offense according to the California Penal Code. James, as a young teenager, often felt ignored by his psychologist parents. Hi troublesome older brother, Hoe, was always involved in some mishap. All that affection deficiency led James to start experimenting with drugs. He first started experiencing LSD, ecstasy and heroin which all are illegal. It is a bit odd that James resided in Priceton, New Jersey in an upper middle class home. Society would think someone raised in that sort of upbringing would turn out well educated but James is the complete contrary to that belief . In fact, because his family had money he was able to afford all those drugs and also because his family would barely pay attention to him it caused him t commit excessive amount of crimes. D I think James Salant committed crimes? Yes I sure do think so. Drug addicts commit crimes purposely in order to get money to buy drugs. Their addictions drives them to commit heinour criminal acts. After failed treatments, Jimmy meets Luke and Wendy, who are addicts as well. However, their drug of choice is methamphetamine. They introduce the crystal meth world in Riverside, Ca to Jimmy. Ames not only becomes addicted to it but he also begins selling it. Which all are criminal acts. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administrations National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 23.5 million persons aged 12 or older need treatment for an illicit drug or alcohol abuse problem in 2009.” James and all his drug addict friends need some sort of drug treatment. Do I think James and his friends are criminals? Yes I do think so because he did illegal…
With the implementation that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is doing, a moral dilemma was created. Does pseudoephedrine have to be eliminated because a fraction of the population abuses it? It is not a non-user’s fault that meth users are constantly destroying their bodies. There are many other substances that are being abused yet nothing drastic is being done to prevent it from happening. A much larger portion of the population abuse and die from…
Impaired driving is the when someone operates a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs to the point that mental and motor skills are impaired. It is against the law in Canada, and breaks many laws in the Criminal Code of Canada, and can also result suspension of driver’s licenses. Driving while impaired is a very irresponsible act because it is very well know of how dangerous it causing 1,250 and 1,500 deaths per year and 64,000 injuries with lots of documented history on it and a lot of awareness videos all over T.V and the internet. If a police officer thinks that a driver has drugs or alcohol in their body, and that they have been driving they can demand that that person perform physical tests, in order to allow the officer…
The definition of impaired driving is: driving under the influence of drugs, alcohol and fatigue. These influences can affect how you drive. For example, people might have blurry eyes, slow reaction time, and a lack of judgement and won’t be as focus as normally. Impaired driving can result in various types of consequences, license suspension, jail time or fines. For example, the minimum sentences for a first offence are a $1000 fine and a 12 month driving prohibition. However if someone is hurt or killed the sentences may be higher. They are many ways to prevent impaired driving such as; don’t drink and drive and don’t let friends do it either, if you drink call a cab or ask a friend that didn’t drink to drive you home.…
One of the most dangerous road hazards is drunk driving. People who drink any type of alcohol should never be allowed to drive because of their inability to focus as good as when being sober. Drinking and driving can put the person’s life at risk as well as other driver’s life on the road.…
Drunk driving can be very deadly. Yet many people drive while under the influence everyday. Drivers who are drunk are blamed for the loss of as many as twentyfive thousand lives in highway crashes…