| Traffic Control Device Violations |
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| The right to drive on the highways and streets for travel and transportation of goods is not an absolute right, and it is not an unqualified right. A person's use of highways and streets is subject to traffic laws and the person's adherence to traffic control devices such as street signs and lights. More... |
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| Elements of Criminal Offense of DUI Manslaughter |
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| If a driver's act of drunk driving results in the death of another person, the driver will be charged with some form of homicide. Some states, however, treat the offense as a form of aggravated drunk driving, variously described as, inter alia, "vehicular manslaughter", "manslaughter with a vehicle," "negligent homicide manslaughter," or "DUI manslaughter." More... |
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| Ignition Interlock Devices in DUI Cases |
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| State legislatures have addressed the public safety problem of recidivist drunk drivers by authorizing various types of law enforcement tools. One such tool is the "ignition interlock" device, which attaches to the vehicle's steering mechanism and ignition. When used by the courts or state motor vehicle departments in conjunction with a monitoring, reporting, and support program, the ignition interlock system provides drunk driving offenders (driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI)) with an alternative to full license suspension. More... |
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| Electronic Monitoring as Alternative Sentencing for DUI/DWI |
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| Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) can result in harsh penalties in the form of mandatory prison sentences and license suspensions. However, there are sentencing alternatives. One such alternative is electronic monitoring. More... |
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| Enhanced Sentencing for DUI/DWI Offenses |
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| There are certain factors which will trigger additional punishment in a drunk driving case. The factors generally considered include: (1) child endangerment, i.e. a child is in the car while driving under the influence of alcohol; (2) speeding above certain levels (20-30 mph over the limit) while driving under the influence of alcohol; (3) having a blood alcohol concentration or breath alcohol test of .15 percent or greater while driving; (4) refusing to submit to a chemical test of blood, breath, or urine when suspected of driving under the influence; (5) an accident, property damage, or injury arising out of driving under the influence; and, (6) prior convictions for a related drunk driving offense. More... |
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