Tag: recidivism
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...
When It Comes to Alcohol Monitoring, Scientists Want to Get Under Your Skin
Are James Bond-type alcohol monitoring microchips the next wave of monitoring technologies? Scientists at the University of California...
Judge John S. Kennedy Leaves Behind a Legacy in York County, PA
After serving 22 years on the bench, the Honorable John S. Kennedy has called it a career. Though...
WI Supreme Court Rules Against Drunk Drivers in Two Cases
Wisconsin has a reputation for leniency when it comes to drunk driving, but two recent decisions by the...
April is Alcohol Awareness Month
April 1 is the start of the 30th annual Alcohol Awareness Month in the U.S. Created and promoted...
States Make 24/7 Sobriety Legislation a Top Priority in 2016
While much progress has been made over the past couple of decades, alcohol-involved crashes still accounts for a third...
Montana Driving Lower Alcohol Traffic Fatalities With 24/7 Sobriety
With a state population of just over 1 million, Montana continues to have one of the highest per...
Will Colorado’s Felony DUI Bill Reduce Drunk Driving?
In January, Colorado lawmakers will consider a new DUI bill (HB 1036) making repeat DUI offenses a felony....
Attorney General Holder Recommends New Sentencing Approach for Drug Offenses
In a speech to the American Bar Association on August 12, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder contrasted what...
Infographic: The Impact of Alcohol Consumption in America
Most people are aware of the devastating consequences of alcohol-impaired driving, but the consequences of alcohol misuse and abuse extend...