Sentences with phrase «sentences for drunk drivers»
A new set of laws came into effect in February 2009 that impose higher fines and longer jail sentences for drunk drivers.
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While it is the role of criminal courts to punish the negligent driver responsible for the accident by revoking their license, issuing fines and even sentencing the drunk driver to jail or prison time, these rulings do nothing to compensate victims and their families for injuries and damages.
After an individual completes their drunk driving sentence, there is sometimes conditions imposed on them in order for them to reinstate their driver's license.
Another 2011 study, on the sentencing of drunk drivers, found that harsher terms for first offenders had little bearing on whether they re-offended — a finding critics held to be contrary to the government's agenda of tougher sentencing through mandatory minimums and other measures.»
Moreover, drivers who face drunk driving penalties may receive a jail sentence from 24 hours to six months and may have to pay a driving fine of $ 500 for a first conviction.