Sentences with phrase «person under the influence of alcohol»

Studies have found that longer sentences do not have appreciably greater deterrent effects; many serious crimes are committed by people under the influence of alcohol or drugs, who are not necessarily thinking of the consequences of their actions, and certainly are not affected by the difference between a 15 - year and a 30 - year sentence.

The person under the influence of alcohol may not even realize that he or she is making different kinds of decisions until someone tells them about it afterwards.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that 84 beds for the Medically Supervised Withdrawal and Stabilization Services will be overseen with around - the - clock care for people under the influence of alcohol or opioids and will connect addiction sufferers to long - term treatment services.

Pregnant women and people under the influence of alcohol will not be able to participate in this activity

Any person under the influence of alcohol, drugs, head injuries, or other medical conditions are at increased risk.

Among battered women, 40 percent to 60 percent report that their husbands are heavy drinkers, and the CDC suggests that 35 percent of domestic violence is at the hands of a person under the influence of alcohol.

Not exact matches

In 2014, 9,967 people were killed because of drunk driving, and more than 1.1 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol.

When considering the person who has committed a crime under the influence of alcohol, Aristotle does not allow a «diminished capacity» defense.

Although we have cracked down on drunken driving and in general want to hold people who commit crimes while under the influence of alcohol culpable, we are not accustomed to holding such persons culpable for their ignorance beyond the particular offense.

It will work against persons under the influence of narcotics and alcohol.»

I'm a 100 % abstinent when it comes to alcohol — I both don't want to be under the influence of a substance that makes people act so stupid and rude and have never found the taste of any alcoholic beverage anything better than bad.

Those conditions make it more likely that young people will use alcohol to excess, and further increases the chances for poor decision making and bad outcomes when under the influence of alcohol.

Further, it has been shown that in the majority of cases where a child was apparently suffocated, some abnormal sleeping arrangement was present, such as too many people in too small a bed, parents under the influence of sleep - altering drugs or alcohol, or unsafe sleeping surfaces such as couches or bean bags.

Consent is required regardless of whether the person initiating the act is under the influence of drugs and / or alcohol.

ALBANY - Nine people were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs in Albany County on New Year's Eve, though hundreds more took advantage of the county's Safe Ride program, Sheriff Craig D. Apple announced Sunday.

The Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, Emmanuel Agyarko, is of the view that the persons who lynched the late military officer, Captain Maxwell Adam Mahama, might have acted under the influence of alcohol or Indian hemp.

«Our aggressive posture on DWI is an effort to really send a powerful message and get people to think twice about operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

«Not only does alcohol contain a lot of calories, but people also make poor food choices when they re under the influence,» says Delinsky.

People who are under the influence of alcohol often lose their rationale and may not be able to judge on the person you want to date.

Some singles need a little liquid courage before messaging a potential date; others feel frisky while under the influence of alcohol — whatever the reason, you should know the person you're talking to isn't fully in control of themselves and may let slip some embarrassing comments.

Illegally using, possessing, or being under the influence of alcohol on school property or at a school function, including having such substance on a person or in a locker, vehicle, or other personal space; illegally selling or distributing alcohol on school property or at a school function; finding alcohol on schoolproperty that is not in the possession of any person.

The intent was to identify people suspected of driving under the influence of alcohol and remove them from the road.

«Before I first acquired a Kindle, exactly one year ago, I didn't usually buy books while under the influence of alcohol... Because I am a writer, people sometimes ask me how ebooks have changed the literary landscape.

Filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 Bankruptcy does not discharge all debts including student loans, current tax obligations, debts from willful and malicious injuries to persons or property, debts for personal injuries caused from the debtor's operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, debts from fraudulent actions, Debts that were not included in the bankruptcy schedules in time to allow creditors to file proofs of claim (unscheduled debts), and child support or spousal support.

Young people under the age of 25 are the most likely to be killed in automobile accidents, which are typically attributed to driving while distracted or under the influence of alcohol.

As an example of one, if a person is found guilty of having an automobile accident while under the influence of alcohol, the damages awarded in a lawsuit judgment can not be discharged by a bankruptcy.

Debts which are not eligible for discharge are listed under the Bankruptcy Code 11 U.S.C. § 523 and include fraudulent Actions, student loans (unless payment will impose an «undue hardship» to such an extent that the debtor will not be able to maintain even a minimal living standard), child and spousal support, current tax obligations, and debts from willful and malicious injuries to persons or property or debts for personal injuries caused from the debtor's operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

A person with heart trouble, a current cold or congestion, epilepsy, asthma, a severe medical problem, or who is under the influence of alcohol or drugs, should not dive.

b) Consent is required regardless of whether the person initiating the act is under the influence of drugs and / or alcohol.

Breath Test When a police officer believes a person has been drinking an alcoholic beverage or is otherwise under the influence of some drug, they will attempt to obtain a breath sample or some other sample in order to check the alcohol concentration of that sample.

We also represent people who have been charged with driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs (DUI).

At the Law Office of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates, we provide aggressive, effective representation for people who have been accused of driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

According to the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 20.7 million people drove under the influence of alcohol in the last year and 11.8 million drove under the influence of illicit drugs.

In North Carolina a person is considered to be «driving while intoxicated,» (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) if they have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher and are operating a vehicle.

Law enforcement is doing everything it can to identify and arrest people who are driving under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants.

Most people think of impaired driving as simple to define: operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol and / or drugs.

Felony DUI — Operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs and negligently causing death or serious bodily injury to another person.

No matter the cause of the auto accident, whether it be a distracted driver, disregard for traffic regulations, drowsy driver, or even driving under the influence of alcohol, our attorneys have the experience needed to deal with the insurance, other attorneys or persons who are at fault.

If the person is convicted of committing a second violation within a 20 - year period of driving under the influence of alcohol or other drug, failure to stop and render aid in a motor vehicle accident involving death or personal injury, or reckless homicide, or any combination of these offenses, then a person may not apply for reinstatement until after the expiration of 5 years from the effective date of the most recent revocation.

However, a person may still be found to be driving under the influence if the state can prove that the individual's driving ability was impaired because of their alcohol intake, regardless of their blood - alcohol content reading.

In addition to alcohol, a person's ability to safely operate a vehicle may be impaired if they are under the influence of drugs, whether illicit or legally prescribed.

Sometimes an injury may be caused by a malfunctioning piece of equipment or another person who was negligent in their responsibilities — such as someone who operated a crane while under the influence of alcohol or other drugs.

With the recent growth in the medical marijuana industry and the number of patients that it serves, law enforcement has begun to devote more resources to prosecuting people for driving under the influence of substances other than alcohol.

«I wouldn't expect people who are currently cautious about driving under the influence of alcohol are suddenly going to become more reckless because marijuana is involved,» he says.

In 2014, half of the fatalities included a person driving under the influence, and 41 % had a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) over the drinking and driving legal limit of.08.

We have seen firsthand the horrors of what happens when people are careless with their boats or when operators boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Staring January 1st, law enforcement officers will be required to request a chemical test for any driver suspected of being under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time of an injury accident or a crash during which a person was killed.

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 39:4 - 50.2, a driver is «deemed to have given his consent to the taking of samples of his breath... to determine the content of alcohol in his blood» when there exists «reasonable grounds to believe that such person has been operating a motor vehicle» while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or narcotic.

In California, a person can be charged with driving under the influence (DUI) with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 percent or higher while the BAC limit for drivers of commercial vehicles is 0.04 percent.

Each year, millions of people are injured or killed as a result of driving under the influence of alcohol.