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4. The officer's testimony is flawed. One of the more common defenses is challenging the observations of the officer that led to the arrest. This often involves introducing witnesses who can substantiate your version of the events. While most of these arguments will not negate a DUI conviction in and of themselves, they may poke holes in the officer's story or lead to a challenge of testing validity. Since much of an officer's testimony against you will be based on observations, you can…

Additionally 12-hour shifts contribute to fatigue among nurses. In a study published in the Journal of Nursing Management, Richardson et al. found that 60% of 145 respondents agreed with the statement regarding 12-hour shifts, “makes me feel tired after working two or more consecutive shifts.” Only 17.9% disagreed with the statement and 22.1% remained neutral (842). This increase in reported fatigue, caused by working long and mentally/physically demanding shifts, is the foundation of the…

The Issues of Texting, Drinking, and Driving The issues of texting, drinking, and driving is a major problem in our society today. Every day, 11 teens die because of texting and driving. 35% have admitted to knowing it is wrong but still do it anyway. Texting while driving should be made illegal to make the roads safer for the driver and everyone else. That’s not the only issue - drinking and driving is also very dangerous. An investigation revealed that alcohol affects drivers in many aspects…

"86.4 percent of people ages 18 or older reported that they drank alcohol at some point in their lifetime,” stated in the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health. With that being said, nearly anybody over the age of 18 has drank or even had a little sip of alcohol in their lifetime illegally. Alcohol affects the central nervous system, cerebral cortex, and the hippocampus provoking some unusually behaviors. It is extremely important for college students nationwide to be aware of the warning…

Introduction and Social Relevance 2015 was a tragic year for South Australia. 102 people died on the roads and over 750 serious injuries occurred in South Australia alone. 44 of the fatalities were young men and women who died due to driving over the allowed alcohol consumption limit of 0.05 (Responsibility, 2016). This did not however need to be the case, these fatalities would not have occurred if the drivers were tested and stopped beforehand. Over 600 000 drink driving tests occurred last…

REI is more than just a retail store for outdoor clothing, gear, and footwear. REI’s core purpose is seen in all their messaging, “we all work to inspire, education and outfit for a lifetime of outdoor adventure and stewardship”. The retail store is unique because they develop their own gear alongside the brands for which they are also a supplier. REI stands apart from other retail stores because the company is a leader in conservation efforts, the employees are outdoor experts who know all the…

and cutting down on the number of DUI’s which would in turn keep the number of people in prisons to a lower count. Each day, around thirty people die of drunk driving related accidents (Fitzgerald). Having a person tested for their blood alcohol content and then not having the car start if it is over the legal limit, would cut that number down to almost zero. Also, having a breathalyzer…

College life is different than your regular life. Students are always meeting new people, and constantly changing their environment or surroundings. Their surroundings can play a major role in influencing their personal life. The majority of college campus contain parties, sororities/fraternities, and events that can lead students in binge drink. Some other factors that can lead students to drink are wanting to fit in or being pressured by the people they associate themselves with. With all of…

I spoke to Judge Coogenour by phone to with the intent to obtain a telephonic search warrant for two gray top vials of Schon 's blood, which would be analyzed by a laboratory to determine Schon 's Blood Alcohol Content. I began explaining the details of the incident to Judge Coogenour. Judge Coogenour confirmed that I did not see Schon actually operating the motor vehicle. Judge Coogenour told me that case law was very clear that I did not have a right to contact…

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