Essays on Drunk Driving

Chapter Presentation – Morality, Harm and Criminal Justice

CHAPTER SUMMARY In this first chapter of Criminal Justice and Moral Issues, the authors discuss the intricacies of many different behaviors that are considered immoral for many different reasons. Over the years, there has been, as some argue, a moral decline of values and responsibility in an increasingly industrialized and spoiled society. Others see these actions as exercises in freedom, and should not be infringed by law or polite society. The authors argue that the role of law in deciding the morality of these issues is fluid; “the law can create as well as resolve problems and that often ...

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These slides attempt to estimate the extent of the problem, and point out that teenage alcohol use is probably half of what it was in 1975. It has been declining for twenty years, due in part to raising the drinking age and public education campaigns against drunk driving.

Some studies tend to overestimate this problem, which is actually a declining one.

One fairly recent estimate places the number of heavy drinkers in age 12-to-21 group at 2 million and the number of alcoholics at about 1.1 million, but these estimates vary widely by age, social class, ethnicity, location and how the questions are framed.

Almost certainly there are far more ...

in the Houston, Texas Area

The Homeless and Indigent in the Houston, Texas Area

Homelessness is a very significant problem that exists in any city. Houston, Texas has such a large population that it comes as no wonder that there is an increasing number of homeless people around (Dixon & Osher, 1995). Almost 150,000 people in this city are living without the basic necessities. Even though Texas experiences mild temperatures during most of the year, winter can still be very harsh. Living without a home or the right nutritious food can be very tough, especially for those who have no other choice. Even though this is seen as a rampant social problem, ...

Facts: Rajesh, who is a student in the university, works part-time as a delivery man for Yum Yum Pizzas. He is working in shift with strict start but the finish times are unspecified. While working he wears the uniform of Yum Yum Pizzas – a T-shirt and a cap. He was provided with special heat keeping panniers for the pizzas to stay hot. He used them on his own bicycle with the help of which he delivered the pizzas. Rajesh was paid a flat fee for every delivery. One evening, caring out his subsequent delivery, Rajesh performs a detour to the nearest LiquorMart store to buy ...

I would like to thank DUI Court for the work it is doing to help people like me (Cretacc 351). It is a hard work to ensure that people do not drink and drive. I look back at my life a year ago, and though it has only been 12 months it has been a period of transformation. Today, February 26th, 2013 marks a year since I drank alcohol for the last time, and all this has been made possible by DUI court. Again, I am very grateful. My life before joining DUI court was without any direction. I had no visions ...

Everybody has the right to choose the kind of life that they want, but they should be guided at every turn to choose a life that does force them into an early grave, a lifetime in prison, or the guilt of knowing that they have deprived an individual of the right to live. When a drunken driver causes damage or even death to any member of the society, this becomes a criminal offence. They choose to drink and drive knowing that driving under the influence of alcohol can only lead to negative consequences. The government of every country has a duty to correct negative ...

Change4Life is a program aimed at Public Health awareness and prevention of obesity. It is a social marketing campaign linked with Healthy Weights Healthy Lives cross-governmental strategy initiative taken by the Department of Health of England and it aims to develop awareness for healthy living. Its motto is “Eat well; move more; live longer”. The social marketing campaign Change4Life was launched on 3 January, 2009 in England. Change4Life is ‘the systematic application of marketing to achieve specific behavioural goals for a social good’ (DH, 2009).

The policy aims to change the behavioural patterns of families for making their children obesity free. ...

Introduction

I understand advertising as a major tool that companies use to communicate messages concerning their products. However, some of the advertisements are not regulated making them ignorant of the various principles that control the ethics of an advert. Following improper regulation of the advertisements in the media, the issue of alcohol advertisement has become common. The number of advertisements directly impacts the level of consumption of alcohol in the society.

It is evident that the media are being driven by the amount of income they fetch from such advertisements. Therefore, the media find it extremely difficult to ignore the income ...

In the US, the minimum drinking age policy was passed in 1984, July 17 that was aimed at passing the minimum age to purchase and possess alcoholic beverages to 21. The minimum drinking age was empowered Federal Aid Highway Act that was aimed to lower the annual federal highway allocation by 10% to any state that had a minimum drinking age below 21 years. The minimum drinking age has become a controversial topic among the policy makers and other stakeholders in the US economy. After considering the both sides of the coin, some policy makers in some states banned the legal ...

Car accidents appear to have been on the rise in the past two decades. First, it was a matter of drunken driving before the introduction of cell phones. Following an intense period of campaigns concerning drunk driving and law enforcement, the rates of car accidents resulting from drunk driving reduced significantly. Nevertheless, the number of accidents caused as a result of using cellphones have taken the toll with over 50, 000 deaths being reported every year in the United States. The use of cell phones while driving causes leads to accidents when the driver is distracted since there is little left ...

A1. A negative perception of Thomas Randall and his friends may have shaped Helen Brook’s perceptual lens. She lives downstairs from the defendant and they continually bother her with her parties; she says they “tend to be noisy and keep late hours”. The day of the incident, they were having one of these parties and she alleges the ceiling was shaking, not allowing her to rest. All of this may lower her credibility, as her perception is obviously not objective. She might have resentment from past disputes, as well as differing with her neighbors about how to ...

Introduction

The case study for week six involves a male client who seems to exhibit characteristics of a possible substance-related disorder. However, a definite diagnosis cannot be concluded since the case study presented a lack of information. Furthermore, characteristics indicative of an addiction, possibly a behavioral addiction, seems to be present.

Possible Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual, (5th ed.; DSM-5; American Psychiatric Association [APA], 2013), individuals may be diagnosed with a specific disorder, with intoxication, or withdrawal. Based on the short conversation in the case study, it is possible to diagnose the male client with any of the disorders under this section of the DSM-5. ...

The criminal process involved in excessive speed violation and DUI.

When robin was charged with excessive speed violation along I70, it occurred in a state that has absolute speed limits. This means that by driving at 85 miles per hour he had violated the absolute limits. In an absolute speed limit state, violation of the speed laws occurs even when one drives one mile above the posted speed (JURIX (Conference), & In Hoekstra, 2014). Upon arrest, Robin was issued with a misdemeanor traffic offence ticket class 1 because not only was he speeding but he also caused a potentially fatal accident. However, the twist in Robin’s case makes it even more ...

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 30 years. ...

Spring Break is the time when students attending colleges and universities around the world celebrate vacation from classes. It has become recognized as a time in the United States when thousands of young adults flock to beaches and resorts for activities that often cross the line between sun-filled relaxation and non-stop partying without restrictions. The controversy surrounding the Spring Break tradition has grown between the police departments holding the responsibility of maintaining the peace and businesses who want to garner as much income as possible during the approximately six weeks it is in effect. Arian Campo-Flores wrote an article ...

Vs Frederick Friesenhahn, Nancy Friesenhahn and Todd Friesenhahn, Appellees (911 S.W.2d 113)

Summary of Facts

This is an appeal arising out of a judgment delivered by the District Court in Bexan County in the United States whereby a summary judgment was awarded in favor of the respondents. The Parents of Sabrina a minor who was involved in a car accident and died as a result, brought an action against the parents of a fellow minor who had organized the party which she was from when the accident and death occurred. Their claim was based on the fact that the deceased who was a minor was intoxicated on ...

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 ...

Introduction

This research paper examines the evidence that supports a continuance of the existing federal ban on the recreational use of marijuana. While there seems to be a groundswell of public support for legalization of its use – which many claim is the result of strenuous lobbying by pro-marijuana activists – there remains strong scientific evidence in support of a continuing ban on the grounds of public health and safety, especially among the younger generation who would be most affected and most vulnerable to addiction and other problems if it were legalized, thereby making access that much easier.

The Research

The independent and highly influential International Narcotics Control ...

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 govern these ...

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

This research was supported in part by a grant from the Sample Grant Program. 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 following: a suspended sentence, ...

Introduction

It is common knowledge that regular consumption of alcohol to excess can result in becoming addicted and can cause various adverse effects. The wide ranging effects of alcohol over-consumption, which can affect not just the individual’s own health but can also adversely affect the person’s family members and acquaintances, and can – in severe cases – lead to a life of crime and even premature death, are researched in the following paragraphs.

The Research

- Facts about Alcohol and Drug Abuse. Excessive alcohol consumption is acknowledged to be a recognized disease. “Facts about Alcohol and Drug Abuse” published by the Florida Institute ...

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 the measures ...

Introduction

Drinking alcohol is too dangerous to be allowed at teen age. There is no single mind about this issue. In some countries, the youth is allowed to drink alcohol at the age of eighteen; in other countries, it is illegal to buy alcohol until a person is twenty one. There has been many debates devoted to this issue. Obviously, both age have their advantages and disadvantages. The main aim is to realize at what age the youth can be allowed to buy and drink alcohol. This essay is aimed at studying this issue. In the essay, I will outline the ...

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 and give ...

Alcoholism is a widespread problem today among societies. According to the 2011 World Health Organization (WHO) report, “The Global Status Report on Alcohol and Health” approximately 2.5 million people die from alcohol abuse every year. The report further revealed that not only is alcohol a cause for many diseases, but it also leads to injury and violence. There are several reasons why alcohol can be considered a curse. It is a curse because it is a highly addictive substance. If taken in moderation, alcohol does not produce any harm, but if taken without control, it may cause severe problems. Foremost among the problems ...

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 influence. ...

Introduction

Every lawyer can prove that modern justice system is not perfect. There are such cases that can be tried for months and even years. When such a case appears, a judge might find it difficult to sentence a defendant. This case study is devoted to a thorough analysis of one of such cases – the case State of New Jersey vs. Sonney Pelham. The essay will be divided into several parts. The first part will contain a brief case descriprtion.The second part –mens rea – will be devoted to the issue of innocence of the defendant. The third part – actus reus- will be dedicated to the ...

The case Praesal v. Johnson. - Issue This case revolves an accident that saw Terri Lynn Praesel die due to Ronald Peterson fault that had an epileptic confiscation. The issue revolves the claims by the Praesel’s family that argues that the doctor who knew about the recent Peterson epileptic illness failed to notify the authorities that Peterson should not drive. As a result, her husband and mother filed a case against three of the victims physicians namely Dr. Raymond Johnson, Waller, and the Sadler Clinic. They felt that these physicians acted negligently due to their failure to warn ...

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 along ...

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 resulted from ...

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. ...

Introduction

Scholars have developed theories of criminology with an aim of giving clarifications behind the motives of committing a crime by human beings. These theories attempt to give clarifications as to why the rate of crime differs between the male and female genders, between the high class and lower class, and even why the crime rate is dominant among teenagers and among young adults. The wide literature that has been written over this topic, there is not a single theory, which has been able to give a comprehensive explanation of the motive behind the crime among a given population. Generally in the society, men ...

Over the past few years, one of the most popular types of vehicle safety laws has been the placement of restrictions on cell phone use by drivers who are operating a vehicle. If you’ve ever been stuck behind a person driving 15 to 20 miles per hour below the posted speed limit, only to pass that person and see her face looking down into her lap (obviously at her phone), then you understand the sentiment behind these laws. If someone is distracted and looking at a phone, that person is less likely to be able to respond in an appropriate time ...

AP English IV BLOCK

Imagery in Ben Jonson’s “Song: To Celia” Ben Jonson was one of the most popular poets of the Renaissance period in England, and he became famous during his lifetime and was awarded the title of the Poet Laureate of England. He remained remembered as a writer consistent in his inconsistency, and varying in his images as a Jacobean Jonson, Regency Jonson, and Romantic Jonson – a diverse and multi-dimensional product of his age (Lockwood 10). Though Jonson was most famous for his comedies and plays, such as Volpone or the Fox, The Alchemist, etc., he is also credited for writing lyrical ...

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 ...

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 (Boufard and ...

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 will ...

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 (1979) ...

Facts

The defendant Landri consumed alcoholic drinks in a party organized by his employer Marriott International. The employee drove safely to his residence but was involved in a ``tragic accident” that resulted to the death of Dr. Purton. The plaintiff’s family sued the company demanding that he is responsible for the harm caused by Landri his employee. The company argued that it was not liable because Landri committed the accident after arriving at his residence and sought for summary judgment. The trial court ruled against Purton’s family and they appealed to the appellate court. The appellate court ruled ...

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 life. ...

In our modern country today, many Americans due to their freedom tend do whatever they want. Even their younger populations usually engage in acts that are deemed for grown man people only. Examples of these activities are smoking cigarettes, sexual activities, and buying alcoholic drinks. However, the United States imposed the right selling age of these alcoholic drinks and cigarettes. That is why in convenient stores, the sellers in the stores usually ask the people buying alcoholic drinks their identification cards that would indicate their age to verify if they are already in the right age. This is ...

Introduction

Handling drugs and alcohol addicts require specialized care. The therapeutic approach requires that the members of the patients’ social circle confront the person with regards to the damages experienced as a result of the drinking behavior. Families normally procure services of interventionists to assist them, and advice on the actions that the members should take if the patients are to under a given treatment. Mainly, it is the family members and close friends who confront the addict. During the conversation, the patient is informed about the negative impacts of the drinking habit to the family and what the behavior is likely ...

The CAGE questionnaire is one of the methods used to screen alcohol patients. It is important to use this method because it is a very sensitive method used to identify excessive drinking in patients. The CAGE questionnaire is also very accurate and specific especially if it contains open-ended questions. Most clinics also prefer this method because it is easy to use. Using an alcohol withdrawal management protocol is one of the common and yet difficult methods to use. Many people opt not to use this particular method because of one reason or the other. My experience, when using the alcohol ...

The novel The Great Gatsby was written by F. S. Fitzgerald in 1925. It continued the Dreiser’s theme of the American tragedy. The events took place in the Jazz age. Imagine a country at the height of its economic growth. The world is ruled by money, luxury, prosperity, and well-being. The twenties were the happiest time in the United States. Nobody could even imagine the Great Depression. At the street musicians started to play improvised jazz, which displaced the old classical styles in music. It was the golden age in the American literature that gave us the works of ...

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 ask to ...

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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. According to an article, ...

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 ...

Stress Management

For this assignment, I have chosen to review a health promotion website entitled “Change4Life.” It was created to inform people on how to be more active, acquire a healthier diet, and limit or give up drinking alcohol in a modern world which leans you toward sedentary lifestyle, eating fast food, and undergoing a lot of stress. The layout of the website is incredibly appealing. The first word that comes to mind to describe its look is “positivity.” Colors make a large contribution to that and make you want to continue browsing. The leading is a warm yellow, used throughout the website and on the ...

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Domestic Environment and Impact of Government Regulations Anheuser-bush is a major brewer in the US (50% market share). In the US, brewing industry accounts for 1.5% of GDP or $198bn (MarketLine, 2014, p. 3). The recent global recession affected US significantly and this negatively affected beer industry. For instance, beer sales, reduced by 2.2% in the US and consumers became cost conscious during the economic downturn. There is also stiff competition and there are many players in the beer industry. In 2010, the traditional brewers were 20 and the craft/ Specialty brewers were 1,599. Nevertheless, the main competitor ...

Bankruptcy is the process by which a debtor who is unable to pay his creditors, can discharge his debts and get a “fresh financial start”. The most common types of bankruptcy are known as Chapter 7, Chapter 13 for individuals or small businesses and Chapter 11 for larger businesses. Chapter 7 is a liquidation of all the debtor’s assets where the proceeds are used to pay off your creditors. Once all the proceeds are spent, the debtor will be “discharged” from bankruptcy and will no longer be personally liable for most of the debts owed to creditors. Chapter 13 gives the ...

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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 law ...

Introduction

The present study discusses the consequences of alcohol consumption on the human body. In particular, the investigation focuses on the influence of the intoxicant on participants in the event industry. An event refers to any public gathering of people for a given purpose. The sector includes sports, meetings, and cultural activities. In relation to the events industry, the study specifically examines alcohol consumption among athletes.

Effect on the Physiological Processes

Alcohol consumption nullifies the results of practice. Its harmful effects reduce the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP) (Firth, n. d). It, therefore, reduces the main source of energy for athletes. It creates sleeping disorders that ...

Drinking alcohol means different things to different people. For some, it is often a social activity associated with pleasure, leisure, and relaxation. It may also be a response to peer pressure, thus fulfilling the need to fit in and belong. Having too much alcohol or binge drinking is associated with serious and chronic illnesses as well as violent and reckless behaviors that compromise the health and safety of the drinker including the people around them. Although an increasing number of women also drink, there seem to be variances compared to men. This paper hypothesizes that alcohol has a differential impact on women’ ...

Legal and Ethical Issues of Substance Abuse and Addiction

Substance abuse and addiction has for a long time already been a topical issue in many countries around the world. Schools are important sites, where governments and various organizations concentrate their preventive efforts, as it is a key of health promotion in these institutions. It is important to realize such prevention programs in this environment, as schools provide its students with important models of behavior, various possibilities to bond with people of different interests and views (Strang et al., 2012). National research of tobacco policies in schools in different developed countries show that the prevailing majority of institutions have adopted policies ...

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 who had a ...

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Defenses used to Challenge Criminal Intent:’

Entrapment Cole and Smith (2007, p. 69) states that the defense of “entrapment” can be used by counsel to prove that the defendant is bereft of criminal intent. Under this defense, the law would exclude the defendants when it is proven that law enforcement officials coaxed the person to commit the crime. However, this limitation does not preclude the use of the undercover agents to trap the criminals, nor does it mean that the police should create opportunities or situations for criminals to commit crimes. Nevertheless, the defense can be availed of when the police clearly motivated ...

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Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to reveal the importance of the use of discretion by police officers in the contemporary world. In this paper, I have tried to show both the advantages and disadvantages of the employment of police discretion. However, my main purpose is to establish the use of discretion as an advantageous practice for the criminal justice system. I have put emphasis on the fact that police discretion in the modern times is a useful exercise for saving time and space in jails. Police officers today have immense power in their field. They ...

Ken Boyer

EC499 Effect of Gross Domestic Product on Road Safety in South Korea Abstract Road carnage has increasingly become a major source of death all over the globe. Many countries lose a significant number of pedestrians, passengers, drivers, cyclists and motorcyclists on the roads, highways and superhighways. This trend is particularly alarming in South Korea where loss of lives due to road accidents has become very worrying. The country is indiscriminately losing many people to this menace. The most unfortunate thing about this scenario is the fact that some of the country’s productive population is also consumed in ...

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 sometimes failure ...

Facts

The defendants, Barry and Roy Krall, met the victim, George Stafford, during the winter in a bar. In the course of their meeting, the defendants realized that Stafford was intoxicated and had lots of money. Unluckily, Stafford asked the defendants who had already put a plan of robbing him, to give him a ride. They boarded Kibbe’s car and drove off towards Canandaigua. While Krall was driving, Kibbe was busy roughing Stafford up. Kibbe slapped Stafford severally with the aim of getting all the money he had. In order to make sure he had no additional money with him, Kibbe asked ...