May 2014
29
May
As the unofficial kickoff to summer, it came as no surprise that law enforcement would be cracking down on DUIs this past Memorial Day weekend. They certainly did and the California Highway Patrol has released its numbers.
29
May
“Physician, Heal Thyself”
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I’ve posted repeatedly in the past of the hypocritical double standard that pervades the criminal justice system when it comes to drunk driving. Members of law enforcement, prosecution and the judiciary are quick to accuse and severely punish those suspected of DUI. Cops have quota systems and rewards for high DUI arrests; prosecutors seek promotions for […]
27
May
California Boating Under the Influence
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Memorial Day, the unofficial kickoff to summer, has now past and Californians will be looking to the many local beaches, lakes, and rivers to cool off this summer. But think twice about bringing the alcohol refreshments aboard.
26
May
Report a Drunk Driver, Receive Reward
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Memorial Day provides weekend warriors the three-day weekend to remember those who died while serving our country. However, as the unofficial kick-off to summer, it also provides three full days to barbeque and indulge in some pre-summer drinks. If you happen to be in Illinois, you could earn yourself a cool $100 for reporting a […]
23
May
A new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatric reported that male college students are more than three times likelier to drive after smoking marijuana than after drinking alcohol.