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Position Paper – Part Two

Name: Nathalie Lopez

Instructions: Please use this form as an organizer for writing your portion of your group position paper. You will be writing the second part of the paper. You should clearly and thoroughly identify possible solutions and the final solution that your group has decided on to solve the problem that you are addressing. You may use your own research and the research from other members of your group. Be sure to follow the MLA citation format that you used when completing your JRP. Your portion of the paper should be a minimum of one page in length.

III. There are many possible solutions to this problem. The possible solutions are:

Longer and stricter jail sentencings, raised fines, improvement in drug and alcohol programs, more efficient court systems and supervision, consistent supervision, not just around holidays or certain areas are possible solutions to crack down on DUI's and follow through with stricter punishments. Driver's licenses should be taken away after a second of third offense.The fine for a DUI could be as high as $1,000 instead of $750, and a second DUI within five years could be boosted to a high misdemeanor along with a fine of $3,000. Jail could be a minimum of 60 days or treatment in a rehabilitation center. A third our fourth offense could potentially be a fine of $10,000 and 10 years in prison if a third or fourth offense was committed in seven years. A fifth DUI within a lifetime could lead to up to a $10,000 fine and 10 years in prison.

First offenders should spend at least 60 days in jail with counseling. After their first offense, they should spend up to 6 months in jail. However, if a life was taken away by the drunk driving, they should recieve maximum penalties. Once it reaches the third offense, the offenders should spend 6 years in jail and also mandate the use of the ignition of a breathalyzer, as well as attending AA meetings and meet with their probation officer twice a month.

A person who has been convicted of a DUI for the first time should have their license suspended for a minimum of 2 years and be sentenced to 60 days in jail. They will be sent to a probation officer once a week for the 2 years without a license. They will pay a total fine of $3,000 to the courts and other fines that come with the expenses at their own discretion (such as a lawyer). Repeat offenders (2nd and 3rd DUI's) will spend a minimum of 6 months in jail, license suspension of 5 years and fines up to $7000. They will be required to visit probation officers twice a week for 5 years. Offenders after the 4th DUI will have their license revoked for 10 years (after jail sentence), and spend 6 years in jail. After jail they will see a probation officer for 10 years and pay a minimum of $10000 to the courts. They will be required to install a breathalyzer into their vehicle once their license has been returned. If they fail the breathalyzer at any time their license will be revoked permanently.

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.

IV. The solution I (we) propose is: (This section will become you proposed legislation. Be sure to include what agency will implement your law, proposed cost if any and effective date). You must also state how your bill fits within the limits of the Constitution.

The Department of Transportation will implement the following federal regulations; first offenders should be detained until sober, recieve $3,000 fine, and participate in AA meetings twice a week for two months. Second offense within a year will require a fine of $5,000, and probation for a year with required counseling and suspended license for a year. Third offense, $8,000 fine and use of ignition interlock. Fourth offense and higher, 3-5 years in jail, with mandatory counseling.