Essays on Drunk Driving

DON’T DRINK AND DRIVE

Specific Purpose Statement:
Thesis Statement: Drunk driving is the leading cause of thousands of accident-related deaths that occur every year.
Introduction
I. Attention-Getting Device: In 2010, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that out of almost 33,000 traffic-related crashes in the United States, more than 10,000 of the people died due to drunken driving crashes. The figure accounted for 31% of all traffic deaths that year (FAAR).
II. Purpose and Thesis: Drunk driving is the leading cause of thousands of accident-related deaths that occur every year. With the increasing number of deaths related to drunk Continue reading...

There are massive numbers of fatal car accidents as a result of distracted drivers every year. Drivers may be distracted by a range of factors or activities such as eating, texting while driving and drunk driving, music, disruption by children and other people in the car, as well as fixing the hair or putting on makeup. Different laws have been formulated to control the habit of texting and drunk driving as they have been considered the main causes of accidents among the factors named above. People will continue to die if they do not obey the laws put to Continue reading...

Introduction

Drunk driving, or driving under the influence of alcohol is posing a great challenge on the roads because it is risking the lives of the drivers, their passengers, and other road users such as pedestrians and drivers of other vehicles on the road. According to the national statistics released by The Century Council: Distillers Fighting Drunk Driving and Underage Drinking and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 32,900 people died in traffic crashes in 2010 (NHTSA/FARS and US Census Bureau, 2011). However, 31 percent of these deaths (10,230) were as a result of drunk driving. Despite Continue reading...

Commonly, there are people today who are still playing with the hands of fate by drinking and driving. The laws are strict, and swift to anyone who dares go against the DUI and DWI laws; there are some people who are negligent about the endangerment of other people who are out in public. So the question remains, should DUI and DWI offenders be imprisoned on their first offense; the verdict-Yes. There are 3 general reasons why they should. For starters, they will learn a lesson about the dangers of driving drunk that is a lesson they will benefit from Continue reading...

Introduction

It is illegal to for drivers to drink and drive and this rule is eminent in most countries and states across the globe. This paper review seeks to analysis drunk driving punishment in Wisconsin and this is then compared to other state laws and punishment permissible under this statutory law. This statutory provision has been in existence in Wisconsin since 1911 with a clear focus on two main requirement which are speed limits for driving and the age permissible to drive; included in this law is the provision that, no intoxicated person shall operate, ride or drive any automobile Continue reading...

Introduction

Drunk driving is the operation of automobiles while one is under the influence of mind intoxicating drugs and or alcohol. It remains a serious public health issue that should become the concern of the society that we live in today. Driving while under the influence of these drugs or alcohol has brought serious tales that people fear to tell or to be told. The number of road accidents that could have otherwise have been avoided have been on the rise as a consequence of drunk driving. There are families that have lost their loved ones to accidents that have Continue reading...

Driving is a difficult job which requires complete concentration from the driver. Therefore, the driver must not get distracted, and should remain attentive regarding the roads while driving. One of the distractions which have become very common is texting while driving. The main issue during texting is that it engages the driver’s attention from the road hence, results in an accident. Since, it is quite necessary to keep an eye on the road.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, an accident is six times more likely to be caused due to texting while driving as compared Continue reading...

Why Drunk Driving?

Drunk driving is the operation of motor vehicles while one is under alcohol influence (Beck 1696). The influence is to a great degree such that the motor and mental skills become impaired. Is there any one jurisdiction in the United States that drunk driving is not illegal? Not one. Illegal as it is, why is it so prevalent and causing so many fatalities? It is because of the law enforcement in different states. The law enforcement against this vice varies within territories in our beloved country. Drunk driving became a major societal problem immediately the automobile became popularly used ( Continue reading...

In 50 years technology will have advanced in a lot of areas, making the world look very different. Each one of these technologies will have effects on the laws and on the attitudes of the population. Although many things will be different, many things will stay the same. 50 years is not long enough for there to be changes on a massive scale, but it is long enough for significant changes.
In 50 years, when you look at other cars on the road, you will see the drivers texting, working, and watching streaming movies. This is because self-driving cars Continue reading...

Introduction

Laws do not tolerate drunk driving and will likely result in any civil punishment. A punishment could be in the form of community service or imprisonment for the certain duration of time. High consumption of beers could change a person’s state of consciousness due to intoxication. Millions of people drive using their cars daily in order to reach their destination. Many people associate themselves with both drinking and driving as part of their cultural lifestyle. In addition, it is important to understand the implications behind drunk driving because it addresses important issues correlated to cultural aspects of human Continue reading...

Unfortunately, very often, the damages and injuries because of a car accident are caused by a drunk driver. Every fourth accident is caused by drivers under the influence of alcohol. Because the most important functions of the body of the driver do not operate well, the response is reduced, there is overconfidence, and disregard of traffic rules. The federal law in fifty states forbids to drive with alcohol concentration in a blood at the level higher than 0.08 percent (DWI/DUI Laws of U.S. States). However, each state has different additional laws, penalties, restrictions and limits use alcohol.
Some specialists Continue reading...

[Date (January 1, 2014)]

The greatest stigma in life is to rob someone off their future and its many possibilities. To take some risks without regards to others is a regretful decision that may shadow a person throughout his time. It is one thing to throw your own life due to negligence, another to implicate those who are innocent. This is true, especially with something as preventable as a fatal car crash. A simple respect to rules and regulations effectively minimizes incidence related to these records of vehicle accidents.
A driver is at a constant danger of a collision. Continue reading...

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In our world exist a lot of things one should be concerned about to keep his or her body and mind fit and to be healthy. These include GM food, smoking, environment, and, of course, alcohol. In mass media we can meet intensive debates about the abovementioned issues. Among these problems alcohol is one of the most widespread and widely discussed because this substance is in free access. You can buy it almost in every shop. The good thing is that every civilized country has its own alcohol drinking age established by a Continue reading...

Introduction

In the process of presenting a suggestion or idea to the person who has the power to implement it, the procedure of presentation influences the decision maker’s acceptance or rejection of the idea. When proper channels and protocol are followed, which comprehensively cover all the desired areas or people, it will be very easy to push through the idea. An idea can be rejected, not because it does not provide a solution to the problem, but because it was presented to the decision makers in a wrong way.
The issue of concern in this case study regards mothers Continue reading...

Introduction

Background of the Study
A significant number of South Koreans are killed annually due to the road accident menace. The roads highways and superhighways are no longer just a means of necessitating movement of goods and people within the nation but are also a major source of loss of lives. The nation records alarming rates of road accidents that have been greatly attributed to human error. Reckless driving has been identified as a major cause of road accidents. Among the key perpetrators of this vice are drunken drivers, those drivers who do not abide by the traffic laws and Continue reading...

Facts

On the evening of May 18 1985, the defendant and his friend Peter Maskorich were drinking. They left the bar at around midnight. In the early morning hours, the defendant and Maskorich wound up racing the defendant’s boat in Sacramento River. There were no floatation devices in the boat. At 3am, Gary Bingham heard noise and he went outside and saw a boat with two people inside at the bend in the river. Rodney and Susan Logan who were fishing also saw an aluminium boat with two men in it. The boat had no running lights and it Continue reading...

Drunk driving has claimed thousands of human lives and the trend goes on. People do not hesitate from drunk driving even after they read and hear almost every day about it in newspapers and on television. Drunk driving is a very common problem and is a major concern for the law implementing authorities in almost every society. Drunk driving is completely avoidable and human lives that lost due to drunk driving can be saved by paying a little amount of awareness and attention. This paper discusses drunk driving, talks about related laws along with discussing several other related aspects Continue reading...

The Century Council is an organization formed by alcohol distillers that has lent and continues to lend support to the various existing programs and policies with a view to reducing fatalities as a result of drunk driving. This organization promotes punitive measures to be meted out to people who drive while drunk. Such measures include zero tolerance for underage drivers, license revocation and general tougher penalties for offenders (Centurycouncil.org. n.p.).
MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Driving) is a movement aimed at stopping the practice of drunk driving as well as underage drinking. The organization also supports victims of accidents caused Continue reading...

It is often common to hear in the news regarding incidents of motorcycle and vehicular accidents due to drunk driving. Some of the suspected motorists would often deny such allegations even if the police would already notice signs of being under the influence of alcohol, blaming the other party for the accident. In some cases, the motorists would even deny being under the influence of alcohol, while a few would visibly display the signs of being sober and smell drunk. No one is exempted to this trend when it comes to drivers drunk driving, may one would be a Continue reading...

An Argumentative Essay

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An Argumentative Essay

Introduction

Many accidents that happened in the road today are due to over-speeding, reckless driving, and lose control of mechanical devices. Year by year, reports on road accidents grow in number, and they become more intense as many young drivers do not pay attention to the danger of the road. They do not have the attitudes to respect other drivers and to obey the policies and regulations implemented by the government. This problem would contribute to the dilemmas of the superhighway and the people involved in the accidents. As such, this article examines Continue reading...

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Art is always subjective but the way it has developed in recent years does show a certain tendency for the cubist and realist elements to be at the forefront. However one can observe how art changed from the middle 19th century to the avant garde preoccupations of Picasso which have demonstrated the changing face of art. We have also moved on to the modern exhibits such as those of Andy Warhol who demonstrates an original way of depicting artistic visuals.
The change can be seen by comparing Gustav Courbet’s ‘The Meeting’ with Picasso’s ‘Le Demoiselles de Avignon’. Continue reading...

It is common knowledge in American society that driving under the influence of alcohol is a very dangerous thing to do for the driver and other people on the road. There are public service announcements, news stories, classes, and many more ways in which the information is imparted on people, and yet, every day, people still drive while intoxicated. Why do people behave in this way? Many people, particularly young people, do not believe that anything bad will happen to them if they drive while intoxicated.
In addition, alcohol itself lowers an individual’s inhibitions and encourages him or Continue reading...

A. People v. Watson
B. 30 Cal. 3d 290, 637 P.2d 279, 179 Cal. Rptr. 43 (1981).
C. Decision &Year Decided
In the year 1981, the California Supreme Court rendered a verdict convicting the defendant of secondary murder on the conduct of causing a fatal accident as a result of reckless driving. The court found rationality in concluding that the defendant’s behavior was deliberate and unprovoked, and he consciously disregarded human life. However, it can be argued that the court failed to define exactly when the conduct of an intoxicated driver can be regarded as an implied malevolence. Continue reading...

The title of Raymond Carver’s short story “What We Talk About When We Talk About Love” might suggest that the story is about the “Theme of Love”. However, this short story isn’t quite what most readers might expect. What is love? Many people ponder over the true meaning of love. This story tries to explore the true nature of love, but there is a lot more going on. The main characters are shown talking about bees, car accidents, cheese and crackers, domestic abuse, gin, and what not. Nonetheless, the short story reflects Carver’s style. The setting Continue reading...

Executive Summary

This campaign is aimed at reducing the rate at which accidents are caused by the youth. It has come to the attention of the public and the New Zealand transport agency that most of these accidents have been caused by the youth are while they are under the influence of drugs (NZTA, 2012). This has cost so many lives and in the end the people who end up hurting the most are the parents and friends who are left behind grieving (NZTA, 2012). In this campaign, I intend to use specific strategies that will target the youth. The strategies Continue reading...

“No call, no text, no update is worth a life” (Jansen). With the fast development of cell phones, these little devices have become a must most of the population. We take them everywhere we go and everywhere we drive. Nevertheless, with technological progress, very often new laws need to be implemented. More and more states are introducing the law banning cell phones while driving but some people are still not convinced that this is the right way to go. I am here to set the story straight. Drivers should be forbidden to use cell phones while driving because it Continue reading...

Algebraic time series equations which consider a constant base and a variable exponent are used every day by banks, financial institutions, scientists, engineers and in the health and wellness profession. The users may not even know that they are computing exponential functions of algebra. Health care givers, nurses and doctors must be familiar with the formula to be able to administer the correct dosage of medication. For example, if a person is brought to the emergency room with a high blood alcohol level the dosage of medication will have to be determined based on the alcohol concentration in the Continue reading...

Introduction

Drunk driving is the effect of driving a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Drunk driving is one of the leading causes of accidents and deaths across the world. In the United States, Motor vehicle accidents are the leading cause of deaths among young people below the age of 24 years. Data from the US Department’s National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (2011) show that more than forty percent of the deaths are as a result of alcohol related accidents. Accidents occurring as a result of consumption of alcohol are so prevalent in the US that Continue reading...

Audience: Drivers who believe that there should be lenient sentencing for first time offenders, or who are otherwise against mandatory confinement laws.
Message: We should carefully consider, and set legal statutes based on the benefits of implementing a mandatory jail sentence of a minimum of two weeks for all drunk driving offenders.
Purpose: To get people to see that there are advantages to requiring a minimum 2 week jail sentence on all drivers arrested for DUI.

The question of how best to both punish and rehabilitate drunk driving offenders has been a topic of serious debate for more than Continue reading...

Background of the study

The content of alcohol in the blood stream popularly known as the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is the main source of evidence that the police present to the courts to decide if or not an individual has been driving while drunk. The BAC level is tested by the use of an ‘alco-blow’ device known as a breathalyzer, blood and urine tests conducted in clinical facilities. High amounts of alcohol in the blood system may affect proper driving as drunken persons seem to be oblivious of the danger that they expose themselves and other road users by driving under alcohol Continue reading...

Abstract

The subjects of the stages and the definition of crisis will be explored in this research paper. A type of crisis and an interventions strategy will be applied. The story of Mark who is a student that is having problems with binge drinking will be applied. The multicultural perspectives that are applied in crisis intervention and the ethical considerations will be explored. These perspectives will be explored from the contributions of Baldwin (1978), Beck (2010), Fairchild (1997), Flannery and Everly (2000), Gilliland and James (1993), Hendrix et al. (2003), Hendrix- Ferguson (2000), James and Gilliland (2013), Roberts (2000), Rueveni ( Continue reading...

Introduction

There are several organizations that make up the addiction counseling field. Each of these organizations is tasked with a specific role in addressing matters that may be related to the issues in the community that are brought about by the addiction problems. Although the addiction professionals work in several varied disciplines, they share some basic understanding as far as the addictive process is concerned. They go beyond the boundaries of being limited to the specialties that they confine themselves into. This is because even if their skills and proficiencies vary a lot depending on the specialization an individual may Continue reading...

In spite of the declining trend in the number of drunk driving cases and alcohol-impaired fatalities, operating under the influence still remains an aggravating problem both to youngsters and adults. Continue reading...

For example Elizabeth L. Angeli, Department of Psychology, State University.

This research was supported in part by a grant from the Sample Grant
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Angeli, Department of English, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 55555
The value of alternative sentencing
“Sentencing refers to the punishment that a judge imposes upon a defendant who has either plead guilty to a charge or who was convicted following a judge or jury trial (Nocuffs.com, n.d.).”
“Sentences for a criminal conviction can take many forms, and a conviction does not always mean a trip to prison. Alternative sentences can include different combinations of the Continue reading...

21st Amendment

The 21st Amendment was proposed on February 20th, 1933, was passed on December 5th, 1933 and was rectified during the presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt. The 21st Amendment was proposed in order to nullify the so-called Prohibition Amendment (18th Amendment). It is the only incident in the constitutional history of the United States that an amendment was repealed. The 21st Amendment of the constitution is inextricably linked with the 18th Amendment. The 18th Amendment prohibited the manufacturing and transportation of Alcohol and other intoxicating liquors in the United States. The 18th Amendment was the consequence of the anti-liquor sentiments Continue reading...

Introduction

United States federal government, Wisconsin’s local government, Department of Transportation, and all the safety partners need to move with speed to curb drunken driving menace in Wisconsin state. This problem can be achieved only if there is collaborative partnership between the government departments, private institutions and the local citizens. This research paper seeks to answer the question on; what should be done to reduce incidences of drunken driving in Wisconsin? I propose that there should be a collaborative effort between the government, private institutions, and citizens in coming with the proper programs to solve the problem. This is Continue reading...

The legal drinking age in the Unites States of America is one of the highest in the world and stands at 21 years of age. It is defined as the minimum age at which, an individual is allowed to consume alcohol at public places without fear of legal prosecution. This law does not extend to the household, where individuals are generally allowed to consume a few spirits before this age as per celebrations or holiday traditions.
The United States did not always have the highest drinking age. Dating back to World War II, the minimum age limit was 18. Continue reading...

- Americans die of accidents more than they die of diabetes (“Top 15 causes of death by country: USA”, n.d.) To what extent do you agree with the accuracy of this statistics?

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- Legislatures in five states were considering raising speed limits. (Elaine, 2013, July 22. To what extent do you agree with the lawmakers’ proposal?
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- Police practice double standard by driving above the speed limit but expect the civilians to drive within the speed limit (Rhee & Guttmann, 2013, October 4). To what extent do you agree with Continue reading...

Business Commerce Law

Distinguish between libel, slander, defamation, trade slander, and deceit, indicating in what situations each would apply and the significance of the distinction.
Libel, slander, defamation, trade slander and deceit are legal terms that are often interchanged by lay persons. While these words may seem related and almost similar, there are several ways in which they are different. Here is a discussion of what these different terms mean and situations to illustrate their meaning:
Defamation is a broad term used to refer to any published statement that is a false accusation and is detrimental to a particular person’s reputation. Continue reading...

Distinguish between slander, libel, defamation, deceit, and trade slander, indicating the instances each would apply and the significance of the dissimilarity.
For a statement to be actionable and considered to be defamation, it has to be published, false, and derogatory and must refer to a specific person. If it refers to a group of people, it is not defamation. A defaming statement cannot be complimentary even if not true. It must also have the effect of disadvantaging the individual, in that it has to be told to a third party possibly the media causing other people to avoid the Continue reading...