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    If you were driving and you approached a stoplight, but a car behind you kept going after swerving just a few miles before, running into the back of you, would you be angry? Let’s say you take this to court because insurance won’t cover it and that person gets away with it , wouldn’t you want justice ? I would too! Which is why, my friend, I am typing this essay to influence citizens to give stricter penalties for those CHOOSING to break the law by driving under the influence . Let’s go

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    Driving Under Influence

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    Driving under the influence is bad. Very bad and does not need to happen. According to the U.S. Department of Transportation, someone is killed in a drunk driving crash every 51 minutes in the United States. That is 27 people every day. Every day, 27 people do not see their family again, their lives are cut short for something that is completely avoidable. In today’s world with the increase of ride-sharing apps and legal consequences, driving under the influence should be something that does not

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    Driving under the influence, also known as “DUI”, is the one of the most common criminal offenses in the United States (12). Nearly a million people are arrested every year for a “DUI” or , the crime or offense of any driver operating any vehicle while impaired by alcohol, drugs, recreational drugs or even prescribed drugs that render the driver from operating their vehicle safely (Alcohol). While DUI’s come with a hefty punishment, an act of public humiliation must be tacked onto these consequences

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    Driving Under Influence

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    Under Influence According to cdc.gov teens are 17 times more likely to die in a car crash when they have a blood alcohol concentration of .08% than then when they have not been drinking. Drinking and driving is a problem amongst teens. One of the leading causes of death for teens is car accidents. When teens drink they are at a bigger risk of getting in an accident. This has been a problem for teens for many years and will continue to be a problem if teens are not aware of the negative effects

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    Driving under the influence (DUI), in numbers Over 1.1 million drivers were arrested in 2014 for driving under the influence of alcohol or narcotics.1 In the same year, 9,967 people died in drunk driving crashes while 290,000 were injured.2 Lest we forget, these dry statistics represent real people. Evidently, drunk driving remains to be one of the notorious banes in the society. Fortunately, this is not without recourse. Organizations such as MADD3 and ridesharing platforms like Uber4 have been

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    CJM-309 paper 5 Kevin Driving under the influence of alcohol brings fatalities. The National Highway, traffic, and Safety administration have the mandate of carrying out research geared towards achieving safety in the American highways. According to the National Highway, traffic Safety Administration (2013), alcoholic impairment whilst driving depends on the driver’s blood alcohol concentration (BAC). According to National Highway, traffic Safety Administration (2013), a BAC higher or equal to.08

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    According to the CDC, driving under the influence of alcohol causes one death every 51 minutes in the United States. While the driving public may not know this exact statistic, they are aware of the general effects that this legal drug has on driving. However, many are completely in the dark about other drugs that also impair one's ability to drive. These are prescription and over the counter (OTC) drugs. These drugs also slow down reaction times, impair judgement, and cause drowsiness. Some people

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    Driving under the influence (DUI) is a serious criminal offense in Georgia. While most offenses are considered a misdemeanor, drivers can still face serious consequences. This is why it is always a good idea to contact a DUI lawyer immediately after being arrested. What Is Considered a DUI? In Georgia, drivers may be charged with a DUI if police suspect that someone is driving under the influence. In most cases, you must have a blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or more. However, it can be as

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    Driving Under the Influence Essay

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    Drunk driving is an issue that effects many people across our nation. People do not realize the affects alcohol can have on the body and mind that slow decision making while driving. This issue begins in the home. Children see their parents, or other adults figures, have a beer or a cocktail and get in the car. Thus, making it seem like it is acceptable to drink and drive. “One in three people will be involved in an alcohol-related crash in their lifetime” (MADD). Driving under the influence

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    drinking and driving occurrence. Numerous individuals drink and drive without considering the outcomes. Drinking while intoxicated is a crime, and a few states allude to it as Driving Under the Influence (DUI), others allude to it as Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) and a little gathering of states called it Operating Under the Influence (OUI).”This criminal offense for the most part incorporates either driving affected by liquor to the degree it impedes your physical and mental personnel or driving while

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