SPC Norris, you are being counseled today to reflect your actions over the past weekend and to inform you of the actions I require of you. On 11 January, 2018, you were taken into custody for a potential DUI where SSG Roberts was required to pick you up from Fort Campbell Provost Marshall. Although you were under the legal intoxication of .08, we must acknowledge that there are consequences to our actions. Had you been above a .08, the consequences would be severe. I understand that you were trying to be responsible, however, this type of action could not only affect you, it will affect your leadership and peers as well.…
Depending on the charge, though, you may be sentenced to 10 days in jail up to 7 years in jail. You could lose your licence for up to 3 years if your car was involved in the offense. If you’re not old enough to drive or haven’t gotten your license at the time of your arrest, your driving license suspension will start when you get your driver’s license. When you retain our services, we work tirelessly for you. You'll appreciate our dedication to protecting your constitutional rights during this stressful time.…
Being convicted of driving while drunk carries major penalties, including hefty fines and a suspended driver's license. However, those are just the legal consequences. According to Mothers Against Drunk Driving, a person is injured in a drunk driving accident every two minutes, which can result in catastrophic damages if you're at fault. Loughlin Fitzgerald P.C., a personal injury attorney in Wallingford, recommends calling one of the following transportation providers instead of drying drunk. No matter how much it costs or how far you have to go, these companies cost much less than the consequences of a DUI: Metro Taxi: With a variety of payment options, online reservations, and a wide service area, this is one of Greater New Haven's leading…
Consider this, an eighteen year old has only been driving for two years, that is not a long time. Now add drinking to the mix, tragic things will…
Drunk driving is the act of driving a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs to the point where mental and driving skills are weaken. Drinking and driving is illegal in all states because it is very dangerous and can lead to major accidents. The states nullify the law of drinking to keep our country safe, and also so people do not have to face consequences. The state of Texas is not lenient with laws for drunk driving. According to Rich Stim in a article from Driving Laws, published by Nolo titled, "Texas DUI and DWI Laws" it states information about how strict Texas is with laws of drunk driving: "The state of Texas has strict laws for drunk driving, and when you drink and drive in Texas, you risk your freedom, finances, and…
Drinking alcohol, even at the age of 18 can be dangerous because the brain is continuing development. Drinking under the influence can be more dangerous for inexperienced drivers. When the drinking age was raised from 18 to 21, it helped young drivers be safe while driving. According to Jen Christensen, “when the drinking age was raised, the number of fatal crashes involving a young driver dropped significantly, from 61% in 1982 to…
Underage drinking is a significant but often overlooked problem in the united states.more teens use alcohol than tobacco or other drugs.when most teens or under aged drinkers get caught drinking under the influence while driving the government doesn’t really do anything they just slap the teens on the wrist as if they are a little child doing…
Drinking age in America Underage drinkers make up 10% of licensed drivers who have caused 17% of drinking and driving deaths. It has been reported that 15.1% of 18-20 year olds have been driving under the influence of alcohol (MADD35). Annually, 1,900 people have died from underage drinking while being behind the wheel. The legal drinking age in the United States has been increasing and decreasing over the years continuously. There are new claims that President Obama has signed a new law lowering the drinking age to 18.…
Punishment can take a number of forms which include the following. Revocation of the driver’s license for 30 days give or take, Payments of fines, enrollment in alcohol education programs, and community service. Some factors can influence a change in the punishment which include, the age of the offender, if the minor was legally intoxicated, and if the offender has had a past history of minor-in-possession or other illegal behavior. There can exceptions…
In 2014, 9,967 people were killed in alcohol impaired driving crashes. In 2014 approximately 1.1 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Teenagers brains do not mature until the age of twenty-five. Underage drinking can increase your risk for many deadly diseases, such as cancer.…
Teenagers are not responsible and mature enough, so as a result, they drink and drive. Driving while drinking will make the community unsafe and people will be scared to drive around. In a car accident it is usually between colliding with another car or the car hits a pedestrian, which makes the community unsafe. In 2010 studies…
Like said before when people drink and drive they are not only hurting themselves but others around them. When adults drink and drive they have a very high chance of wrecking . When teenagers drink drive they have an even higher probability to an accident than an adult due to the fact that they do not have very much experience behind the wheel of a motor vehicle. The age limit for drinking in United States is twenty-one .The consequences behind drinking and driving could be any of these, License could be revoked, in some states even if you are underage you could be arrested for drinking while impaired.…
Abbie Hill Kendra Gallos English III 3/27/18 What is the best way to prevent deaths from drinking and driving? Did you know that drunk driving takes the lives of about 10,000 kids or adults per year? That’s almost 29 people a day.(Drunk Driving 1) It is also surprising to find out most of the people getting into accidents while intoxicated are kids under the age of 21 and not people that are over the age of 21.…
The excitement that a driver’s license brings to a teenager is one of the few things that hasn’t changed over the years. To teens, driving brings a sense of freedom and independence, it boosts self-esteem, and makes one feel grown up. However, teenagers have less experience, maturity, and driver training than most adults. Therefore, more teenage drivers are involved in car crashes every year and more are being killed.…
When you get caught drinking and driving you’ll be spending time in jail or prison along with a boatload of fines. “About one third of all drivers arrested or convicted of drunk driving are repeat offenders. ”(Fell,…