Recently, an article surfaced in the Chattanoogan about an alleged drunk driver who just could not say NO to getting behind the wheel of a car and driving around while under the influence of alcohol. It is reported that this perilous driver already racked up four DUIs in the last two months even though he was ankled down with a bracelet that would detect any signs of alcohol on his breath. His car was alxso equipped with alcohol detecting devices which must have been malfunctioning. You would have thought that these devices would have scared the alleged driving while intoxicated man straight and to his local AAA. Well, it did not deter this driver.
The judge slapped a $150,000 dollar bail on the alleged drunk driver. A large number of people were shocked while some were amused. It seems like this DUI simply got a slap on the wrist and a get out of jail card for the right price from the judge. The problem is that the judge has to follow what is set down by law. Each state has own separate DUI laws that must be followed by the legal system. Some states might categorize a DUI offense as a misdemeanor while another classifies the same offense as a crime. Fines for DUI range from a few hundred to thousands. It is certainly true that a number of DUI offenders never serve any jail time. This is of course due to the lenient laws in some states and that the jails are simply over crowded. Those offenders who are thought not a danger to society are let out.
What could be more dangerous than a drunk behind the wheel of a car plowing down the road at top speed? In this circumstance it was a convicted DUI driver and not a first offender. This was the driver's fifth offense. In my opinion anyone with this many convictions should have their driving privileges revoked permanently. They should not be allowed near a driver's seat or behind the wheel of a car. If they don't have the common sense to recognize the danger they are to society, then the judge should convict accordingly. In many states, first offenders simply get a slap on the wrist and up to one year license suspension, fines, and penalties. Incarceration is not mandatory. First offenders should also suffer stiff penalties which might deter them from further DUI offenses.
The judge slapped a $150,000 dollar bail on the alleged drunk driver. A large number of people were shocked while some were amused. It seems like this DUI simply got a slap on the wrist and a get out of jail card for the right price from the judge. The problem is that the judge has to follow what is set down by law. Each state has own separate DUI laws that must be followed by the legal system. Some states might categorize a DUI offense as a misdemeanor while another classifies the same offense as a crime. Fines for DUI range from a few hundred to thousands. It is certainly true that a number of DUI offenders never serve any jail time. This is of course due to the lenient laws in some states and that the jails are simply over crowded. Those offenders who are thought not a danger to society are let out.
What could be more dangerous than a drunk behind the wheel of a car plowing down the road at top speed? In this circumstance it was a convicted DUI driver and not a first offender. This was the driver's fifth offense. In my opinion anyone with this many convictions should have their driving privileges revoked permanently. They should not be allowed near a driver's seat or behind the wheel of a car. If they don't have the common sense to recognize the danger they are to society, then the judge should convict accordingly. In many states, first offenders simply get a slap on the wrist and up to one year license suspension, fines, and penalties. Incarceration is not mandatory. First offenders should also suffer stiff penalties which might deter them from further DUI offenses.
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