| Diversion Programs for DUI/DWI Offenses |
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| Some efforts to prevent recidivism among offenders charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI), particularly those drivers who suffer from alcohol-use disorders, focus on motivating the offenders to participate in treatment programs. A number of states have programs allowing certain drunk driver offenders to be diverted from criminal sanctions by entering alcohol education or treatment programs (DPs). More... |
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| Admissibility of Evidence of Drug Use in Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Cases |
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| The finding of a drug of abuse in a subject's blood or urine may result in extreme prejudice against the defendant even if evidence of impairment is not convincing. The mere presence of such a controlled substance may be enough for conviction. For this reason, many courts require probable cause for suspecting drug impairment before a sample can be taken and/or analyzed for the drug. The Drug Evaluation and Classification program (DRE) evaluation in some cases will be enough to show probable cause. More... |
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| Criminal Offense of Failing to Provide Proof of Insurance and Registration |
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| All states require some form of vehicle registration. The registration generally lasts one year and is often renewable on the owner's birthday with the state's department of motor vehicles. Generally a registration is what allows you to get the license that makes your vehicle legal to drive on public roads. Most states require motorist to keep the vehicle's registration with the vehicle at all times. Failure to provide a vehicle registration can result in fines and suspension of your driver's license. Many states will waive or reduce fines where a motorist can subsequently produce a vehicle registration that was valid on the day it was requested. More... |
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| Overview of Underage DUI/DWI Laws |
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| The United States Congress passed the National Highway System Designation Act of 1995, which required states to enact and enforce zero-tolerance laws aimed at individuals under the age of 21 (a "juvenile") who have a blood-alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02% or greater while operating a motor vehicle. This federal law required states to pass zero-tolerance legislation as a condition for receiving federal transportation funds. More... |
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| Vehicle and License Plate Sanctions for DUI/DWI |
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| When a defendant is convicted of driving under the influence or driving while intoxicated, the defendant is usually subject to a license revocation or suspension, fines, and possible jail time. In addition, many states provide for penalties that affect the defendant's vehicle and license plates. More... |
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