Is a 1st offense DUI arrest considered to be at the time like a felonious arrest?
That is ti say are all DUI treated as a felony until the record of the drivers history is known? Do or does the arresting officer treat it as a felonious situation in arrest procedures? Also is the offense a sign of mental illiness or is it people trying to have a good time in a dangerous manner...
That is ti say are all DUI treated as a felony until the record of the drivers history is known? Do or does the arresting officer treat it as a felonious situation in arrest procedures?
Also is the offense a sign of mental illiness or is it people trying to have a good time in a dangerous manner?
And in closing did you know DUI used to be a defense in driving matters for a driver was impaired and therefore could not contract or have the intent to commit that crime, what ever happened?
It depends on the state. Every state has different laws about drunk driving. You need to research the laws in your state for more info.
And no, usually drunk driving is seen as a dangerous act and not as a mental illness. If the person is abusuing the substance (substance abuse) they would need professional help but it would be treated in a different manner than a mental illness would.
I did not hear that. If the person ingests alcohol or any other controlled substance voluntarily, they are responsible for the consequences. For example, if someone was drunk driving and hit a person and the person dies, they could be convicted of manslaughter or neglegent homicide depending on the circumstances.
its treated as felony
In New York State (other states may treat it differently), a DUI is a felony, it doesn't matter how many DUIs you have received. A DUI is not a sign of mental illness, but it has the potential to show a problem related to alcohol, such as alcoholism/ abuse. Alcoholism is not a cognitive issue, it is physiological. Meaning, the addiction is physical and phsycological (we think we need another drink…our bodies react to not getting another drink).
People who drive while under the influence, are not in a state of mind that promotes responsibility. You see, that is why your historical account of DUI existed, OK? A driver under the influence is impaired to such a state, that they are unable to make responsible decisions OR to physically respond quickly enough in certain situations (when some people seem to be able to "look" like they are driving well) or keep the vehicle stable enough to drive in lane. Well, people were using this excuse to drink, drive, and get out of being responsible for their actions. They had the choice to hand over the keys, plan to get a cab, plan to have a friend give them a ride home, do something else other than get behind the wheel…drive and kill people. You normally should have the ability to make the decision to say "no" to drinking large quantities of alchol before you drive–laws have become more strict because people just don't seem to get this. If you don't…you have the ability to give keys over, etc. If you don't have this control, you have an alcohol addiction related issue. People killing people on the road and using it as an excuse to get out of it…then doing it, yet again, is what happened. So, that ability to use the law in that way, was recinded.
Dont drink and drive.