Category | DUI Laws

The Law Of Zero Tolerance

Posted on 09 April 2012

The DUI laws have been adopted to reduce the number of accident due to drunk driving. One of the major clauses in this regard is the adoption of zero tolerance law. This law targets the drivers under age of 21 years. Coupled with the implied consent clause, the DUI laws have made the roads safer for the travelers.

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Current DUI Laws Of United States

Posted on 10 March 2012

The growing number of accidents due to driving under the influence of drugs has resulted into stricter DUI laws. These laws along with the zero tolerance and implied consent clauses have acted as a deterrent in reducing the number of traffic accidents. Also the clarity of DUI laws by defining the blood alcohol level limits has removed any doubt regarding their efficacy.

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Overview Of Zero Tolerance Laws

Posted on 04 March 2012

Zero tolerance laws have been promulgated to deter the minors against drunk driving. They play an important part in reducing the number of traffic accidents due to drunk driving. The strict nature of these punishments also deters the public against their violations. Reduction in blood alcohol level limit for minors has ensured that no youngster, even little intoxicated, can drive in dangerous manner.

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Why They Formed Implied Consent Laws?

Posted on 23 February 2012

The implied consent laws take a pivotal role in fighting against the drunk drivers. The adoption of implied consent laws has eliminated the loop holes in laws and by virtue of these laws no drunk or sober person can escape the tests. This law has made the compliance as mandatory for all drivers and if the driver refuses to comply, he faces automatic cancellation of his license.

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DUI Laws In State of Arkansas

Posted on 16 February 2012

Traffic accidents have become the leading killers in modern times. Among various reasons contributing to the accidents, driving under influence of drugs is perhaps the most glaring and dangerous cause. Accordingly the state of Arkansas has enforced the strict laws for people driving under influence.

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Community Service: Constructive Punishment for DUI Convicts

Posted on 14 January 2012

Community service is an effective mode of making the convicts realize their civic duty to the society and encourage them to become constructive citizens. It can be used to reduce the severity of their punishment, or it may be a part of the punishment itself.

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DUI Conviction- Life Long Stigma?

Posted on 12 January 2012

DUI or driving under the influence (of alcohol, drugs etc.) can cause a person to be labelled as a convict for life, regardless of the severity of the offense. There is no discrimination in the law between light drinkers, and long time abusers. So it is imperative for a person to know of his rights with regard to his particular case, and if possible get expungement.

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Evolution Of Zero Tolerance Laws

Posted on 01 January 2012

Owing to the ever increasing involvement of minors driving under influence of alcohol, the adoption of Zero Tolerance Laws was truly a need of the hour. The Zero tolerance laws have shown a positive impact on reduction of number of traffic accidents involving a minor.

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The Adoption of Zero Tolerance Laws

Posted on 27 December 2011

The traffic accidents due to DUI take away precious lives. Zero Tolerance Laws are a positive step in this regard as they involve strict action against the minors that show blood alcohol level higher than 0.02%. Zero Tolerance Laws have significantly reduced the number of traffic accidents.

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Underage Criminal Case

Posted on 25 September 2011

In the past two decades the behavior of the Americans has been drastically changed for the young offenders. For underage offenders there is no bail or a jury trial. The only judge has to give the decision about the life of the child. The last hearing is an open to all. Family counseling, necessary summer camp, underage reformatory imprisonment and the community service will be given as a punishment.

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