310_Ind4_S2

Name: Rachel Thomas

Instructions: Now that you have proven that there is a problem, you must research possible solutions to the problem. You must turn in this research sheet completed with two articles attached that show possible solutions and why they would work

III. There are many possible solutions to this problem. The possible solutions are: (Two articles must be attached and annotated bibliography)

There are many possible solutions to handling DUIs and creating stricter penalties. The penalties could include more jail time for offenses occurring during drunk driving. Their could also be an increase in the length of probation after the DUI and license suspension. This way, if someone does commit the act over in the alloted time, the appropriate measures can be taken like jail time. It allows people to learn the consequences of their actions, and that it could be worse if they hurt someone or something while driving drunk. Identifying problem drinkers, and assigning them to treatments and conseling groups like Alcholics Anynomus can help reduce the number of DUIs. This would do so by fixing the problem. Also, when a person is pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence they //must// be subjected to a breathelizer to prove their alcohol level is lower. This can prevent drunk drivers from being allowed on the road while drunk with proof. The Blood Alcohol Content level which is currently .08% could be lowered and if the person's .08%, the person should be detained until they are sobered up. This would help because the person will not be able to go out again that night and drive drunk. Also, once they are sober, you would not have to worry about a guardian or other adult who bailed them out of jail to allow them out again drunk. I think a fine should be required also because if people have to pay a hefty amount, they will probably think twice before repeating the act.

IV. The solution I (we) propose is: (This section will become your proposed legislation. Be sure to include what agency will implement your law, proposed cost if any and effective date)

I propose that people caught driving under the influence should be detained until they are sober and given a DUI, recieve a fine of $1,000, and be on probation for one year. If they repeat the offense within that year, they will be subjected to a $2,000 fine, go to jail for at least 60 days, and be required to attend conseling for drinking. Their license will be revoked for one year and they will be on probation for two years after regaining their license. If they repeat the offense for a third time or more, the fine will go up to $5,000, 3-5 years in jail, required conseling sessions, and a brethalizer test of .02% or lower to start their vehicle. I propose the Federal Government through Department of Transportation should implement our bill as follows effective June 1, 2011.

V. I (we) think this solution will work because: (You must use factual information to prove your solution will work) I believe this will work because in the article, "Judge Sentences Woman to 3 Years in Prison for 10th DUI," the lady had already recieved 10 DUIs and was still qualified for driving. She obviously did not take the current laws seriously enough and most likely has a problem. If she went through conseling, recieved jail time, and needed a breathalizer test to start her car, she would not have had a chance to recieve all those DUIs. This would have also addressed her drinking problems as well as help her learn not to drive drunk. Detaining a person under the unfluence until they have sobered up could also work as explained in "Double Trouble: Repear DUI Offenders a Challenge for Law Enforcement." It was explained that a man was pulled over and given a DUI. He was later released, but then, within eight hours, the police responded to a crash which happened to be the same man that was earlier given a DUI. Instances like these could be prevented by holding a person until they are sober. The fines would hurt a person economically so that they would think twice before commiting an act that would damage their money accounts. Revoking the license and putting a person on probation discourages them from breaking the law because their license will be taken for longer or again. Lastly, Using a breathalizer to start a car will help stop DUIs because people won't be able to start their car to drive. If they cannot start their car to drive home, they will either think twice about drinking an obscene amount or find a designated driver.

 McCoppin, Robert. “Judge Sentences Woman to 3 Years in Prison for 10th DUI.” //ProQuest Platinum//. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2011. The article describes the account of a woman with multiple DUIs and says it can be punished up to 6 years. It gives the solution of extending jail time for repeat offenders.

 Perry, Kimball. “Judge Sizzles Over DUI Penalties Way Too Lenient, Nadel Contends.” //ProQuest Platinum//. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Feb. 2011. This article is about a judge who sentenced a woman with multiple DUIs. The judge gave her a shortened sentencea few months of the maximum, but she is still trying to get out of it. He thinks the DUI penalties should be stronger to prevent situations like those, in which someone has multiple DUIs and a lack strong punishment.

 Singleton, David. “Double Trouble: Repeat DUI Offenders a Challenge for Law Enforcement.” //SIRS Issues Researcher//. McClatchy - Tribune Business News, n.d. Web. 16 Feb. 2011. This article gives some possible solutions to how DUIs should be dealt with in order to protect the safety of that person, and other people. It gives multiple solutions from different groups, and viewpoints.