Sobriety checkpoints‚ for example‚ are used by law enforcements. “Police set up roadblocks and check driver for signs for intoxication.” (Preventing). Another step-in are ignition interlocks. “Ignition interlocks are breath analyzers‚ commonly called Breathalyzers‚ which the driver must inhale into before starting the vehicle; if the device measures a BAC above the legal limit‚ the engine will not start.” (Preventing). One method that isn’t government affiliated is a family contract. “Family contracts have
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privately about the concerns he has regarding the possibility that Larry’s alcohol habits are extending into the workplace environment. The workplace should have a comprehensive drug-free program so the manager could have Larry take an alcohol breathalyzer test and do other drug testing (Stanley 2009). Before the performance evaluation‚ the manager can do a 360-degree evaluation for Larry also. This would provide the manager with information from a variety of co-workers and job supervisors who
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Many DUI offenders were under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol when they were arrested. However‚ over-the-counter medications and prescription drugs can lead to a DUI arrest. Although DUI laws and how they are applied to prescription medication vary by state‚ you can get arrested for driving under the influence of prescription medications or any other legal drug that impairs your ability to drive. Many prescription medications affect your ability to drive. Narcotic pain pills such as Vicodin
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truck from the oncoming lane. The drunk driver left the sight on foot after the collision‚ but was found and arrested almost an hour and a half later. According to the news anchor an investigator determined he had been drinking and blew a 1.79 in a breathalyzer test. After the news story concluded with a few interviews
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Kris Vandenberg Business Law Paper December 8th‚ 2011 Dram Shop Act in the United States: Is It Fair? Liquor has been around since the beginning of recorded history‚ possibly before then. It has evolved from drinking “spirits” as they are referred to from Biblical times and used for medicinal purposes to establishments of today distributing and selling them. Liquor stores‚ bars‚ restaurants‚ gas stations‚ sports arenas‚ concert halls‚ and wineries are all places where one can purchase
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Drinking and driving has become the leading cause of deaths in today’s society. Each year the amount of people engaging in drunk driving increases greatly. Young teens to adults as well partake in the consumption of alcohol. Alcohol takes a toll on the human brain to cause people to make immoral decisions. Not only is this affecting yourself but the innocent people around you. Driving drunk can lead to serious penalties. Every day we see and hear terrible tragedies about the loss of loved ones
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Effects of Being the Designated Driver Drinking and driving has been a problem in the United States for what seems like forever. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving‚ driving while intoxicated is “the crime most frequently committed by a non-criminal‚” (DWIfacts.net). It seems at least once a week there is a story in the news about someone leaving the bar drunk and never making it home. What if those people made a different choice? What if they chose‚ or chose to be a designated driver
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Randi Mitchell 5/1/13 Ride Along Paper I went on my ride along on Tuesday‚ April 30 with the NM State Police. I rode along with senior patrolman Israel Rodriguez. I had a lot of fun and think I learned a lot about how law enforcement actually works. The officer showed that he is always thinking about the law and how he has to be very careful in what he does so that he doesn’t get god evidence suppressed in court because he makes a small mistake. He said that it’s hard enough to get evidence admitted
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Good People “In spite of everything‚ I still believe people are really good at heart.” This was quoted by Anne Frank from her diary. She was forced to hide out in an annex for two years because of her religious beliefs. This young‚ bubbly girl was malnutrited for two years yet‚ she still believed everyone was good inside. I would like you believe the same as Anne. People express their goodness by showing generosity‚ joining helpful groups‚ and by turning a horrible situation into something
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Driving Drunk There is a need for stricter drunk driving rules in order to reduce drunken driving fatalities. Solving the problems caused by drinking and driving will require action by friends‚ family and law enforcment. Drinking and driving not only endangers your live‚ but also the lives of others. Driving while drinking is putting yourself and others in danger. You will have less control of you reactions to traffic situations and you will also lose your ability to judge. Your body will have
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