Sobering Up Administrator

Sobering Up Administrator

Sobering Up: A blog about drunk driving, alcohol addiction, and criminal justice, is anything but a corporate blog. Sobering Up is an opportunity for anyone interested or involved in the issues of drunk driving, alcohol-fueled crime, alcohol dependence and addiction, and the justice system to participate in the conversation.
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The Sobering Cost of a DUI

Being intoxicated while behind the wheel is irresponsible and potentially fatal for others, including the driver. Driving drunk...

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Surprising Statistics: Summer Drinking Risks

Summer is a popular season for binge drinking, with 47% of summer days seeing an average BAC above...

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Dry January and the Movement Towards Non-Alcoholic Beverages

As younger generations move into adulthood, the popularity of “Dry January” has become delegated to the entire year,...

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‘No Cash Bail’ Law Becomes First of its Kind in Illinois

In February of 2021, Illinois governor J.B. Pritzker signed a bill into law making Illinois the first U.S....

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States with Ignition Interlock Compliance Laws Note Lower Rates of Repeat DUI Offenses

According to the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), 31 percent of all fatal crashes in 2021 were caused...

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The Most Dangerous U.S. States for Drunk Driving

Every day, around 37 people in the United States are killed in drunk driving crashes—about one person every...

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New Texas Law Makes Cutting off Ankle Monitors a Crime

Governor Greg Abbott signed Texas Senate Bill (SB) 1004 into law, making cutting off ankle monitors a crime...

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New Colorado SB22-055 Requires Continuous Alcohol Monitoring for Repeat DUI Offenders

Beginning in January 2023, Colorado SB22-055 will require at least 90 days of continuous alcohol monitoring for those...

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California Repeals Use of Numerous Offender-Pay Fees with AB1869

The State of California has taken a significant step related to the issue of the fees an individual...

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Facial Verification Versus Facial Recognition

Distinguish between facial verification and facial recognition—technology embedded with facial recognition that verifies and authenticates a person’s image...