similar to frequent true life stories across the United States as this monster called “drunk-driving” continues to claim many lives. Impaired driving that arises from consumption of alcoholic beverages is referred to as “driving under the influence” (DUI) or “drunk-driving.” Impaired driving is one of the leading causes of automobile accidents. According to statistics released by the World Health Organization (WHO)‚ “drunk-driving is the leading cause of fatal road accidents” (qtd. in Overbey 78). What
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Introduction Alcohol is enjoyed by many throughout the world. As one of the most popular legal drugs to sell in the United States‚ it has produced massive revenue for party stores‚ restaurants‚ and even major retail stores. Although there are some definite benefits to distributing alcohol in the U.S.‚ there are also many negative consequences. It has become very difficult to monitor the legal drinking age of 21‚ and as a result minors are gaining access to alcohol and drinking much earlier in life
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was killed by a drunk driver. On May 3‚ 1980 Lightner’s 13-year-old daughter‚ Cari‚ was killed by a drunken hit-and-run driver at Sunset and New York Avenues in Fair Oaks‚ California. The 46-year-old driver‚ who had recently been arrested for another DUI hit-and-run‚ left her body at the scene. MADD’s original goal was an enormously important one -- to reduce drunk driving and the deaths and injuries that it causes. However‚ from what I can see and as its founder observed‚ the group has become neo-prohibitionist
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audience of the dangers of drunk driving Central Idea: Drunk driving is a reflection of poor judgment that impairs thought processes and moral behavior and could result in fatalities. How many of you have ever heard of the acronym DUI? If you haven’t‚ DUI stands for driving under the influence. It means that an individual has gotten behind the wheel of the car while having consumed alcohol. In the United States‚ about 30 people die each day from accidents involving drunk drivers; this means
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For some people‚ brain development may be complete prior to age 25‚ while for others it may end after age 25. The mid-20s or “25” is just an average age given as checkpoint for when the brain has likely become mature (Mental Health Daily).” From the quote above neurologist have come to conclude that the average human brain is not fully developed until the age of 25. With this information in mind‚ it is hard to suggest
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If an individual is driving and is asked for DUI test‚ he/she must cooperate and allow the officials to take the test. Since‚ you are driving in the public road and it’s a matter of public’s safety‚ the fourth amendment cannot protect an individual from the DUI test without any warrant. So‚ if any individual is suspected to be under influence or any drug or alcohol in a public road‚ the officials can easily ask for DUI test and if the BAC level of higher than 0.08 then its considered
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Antonin Scalia was born in Trenton‚ New Jersey on March 11‚ 1936. He married Maureen Macarthy who with he had nine children Ann Forest‚ Eugene‚ Catherine Elisabeth‚ John Francis‚ Matthew‚ Margaret Jane‚ Christopher James‚ Paul David and Mary Clare. Antonin Scalia received his associate bachelors from Georgetown University and his Literally Legum Baccalaureus at Harvard Law School. In 1970 he became a part of President Richard Nixon’s general counsel and in addition became the Assistant
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Texting-While-Driving Law ‘Tough To Enforce’. South Coast Today‚ 2012. Web. 28 November 2012. Drunk Driving Statistics 2012. Drug Rehab 101‚ 24 January 2012. Web. 28 November 2012. Stone‚ Ken. 5 Arrested on DUI Charges in 6-Hour Checkpoint on South Coast Hwy 101. Patch‚ 1 September 2012. Web. 28 November 2012. Bristol County DUI OUI DWI Defense Attorney. massachusetts-drunkdriving‚ 2012. Web. 28 November 2012 Abbruzzese‚ Kelsey. Mass. commission pushes drowsy-driving crackdown. South Coast Today‚ 6 March 2009. Web
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experiences. In 2002‚ MADD announced their 8 point plan which includes: Resuscitate the nation ’s efforts to prevent impaired driving; increase driving while intoxicated (DWI)/driving under the influence (DUI) enforcement‚ especially the use of frequent‚ highly publicized sobriety checkpoints; enforce seat belt laws; create tougher‚ more comprehensive sanctions geared toward higher-risk drivers; develop a dedicated National Traffic Safety Fund; reduce underage drinking; increase beer excise taxes
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after a DUI has already been done before. The drinking age limit is at 21‚ though teens far younger manage to get ahold of alcohol‚ being an additional nuisance to the drinking and driving conflict. The numbers of accidents have been dropping for a number of reasons. The states have taken some effective measures such as immediate license suspension‚ lowering the blood alcohol concentration legal level from .01 to .08 for adults and for people under age 21. Other’s such as sobriety checkpoints‚ public
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