Drink Driving Criminal Record
Drink softly and carry bail money Author: Eric Johnson My beloved Daily Tar Heel has made waves again recently, this time for a well-reported article about a significant uptick in alcohol citations so far this year. As the article details, the number of underage drinking citations issued ...
Drink softly and carry bail money
Author: Eric Johnson
My beloved Daily Tar Heel has made waves again recently, this time for a well-reported article about a significant uptick in alcohol citations so far this year.
As the article details, the number of underage drinking citations issued by Chapel Hill police from August 1st to September 28th jumped from 29 last year to 65 this year. That spike comes mostly from increased enforcement, according to Chapel Hill Police.
But since this story comes on the heels of a high-profile cocaine bust in my quiet little university town, it's feeding into the perception of rising debauchery among Tar Heel undergrads. Local media picked up on the increase in alcohol busts, speculating the famed Halloween and basketball celebrations on Franklin Street might contribute to a "culture of drinking."
While this is a fine debate to have -- yet again -- it's a little bit absurd that 65 alcohol citations are enough to spark it. If you give me a flashlight, a badge and a bicycle, I will find you 65 underage drinkers tomorrow night. Between the hours of 11:00 and 12:30. In a two-block radius of Franklin Street.
Sixty-five underage drinkers is a drop in the keg, and the fact that this is being touted as an example of rigorous enforcement speaks volumes about the uselessness of busting house parties and demanding ID's.
An alcohol citation has become the collegiate equivalent of a speeding ticket; for every poor SOB who doesn't sneak away from the party in time, there are 30 others speeding past with their illicit PBR or solo cup of cheap vodka & Coke.
This kind of utterly arbitrary enforcement raises an issue of basic fairness. Functioning laws rely on some level of cultural support; laws that are not supported by society at large are more-or-less unenforceable on any consistent basis.
Stopping underage drinking does not enjoy broad cultural support, to put it mildly. And instead of touting 65 misdemeanor citations, Chapel Hill Police and campus administrators should focus on preventing binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, drunk driving and violent behavior.
And the best way to do that would be to support the Amethyst Initiative and finally bring the law in line with cultural reality. Then the hardworking cops of Chapel Hill can focus on preventing crimes with actual victims.
Article originally published at http://www.collegepulse.net/2009/10/drink-softly-and-carry-bail-money.html
Copyright 2009 CollegePulse.net
that means it is an offence. you will loose you’r license(probably) points and be fined heavily. and it will stay on your record PERMANTLY
Drink driving criminal record?
I was caught last weekend drink driving.
I was only 0.005 over the limit and classed in novice range and is my first offence.
Does this mean I get a criminal record or is it a misdemeanor? If it’s a misdemeanor can you tell me what exactly that means?
It depends on how serious the charge was.
And if you lost your license or killed someone.
If it was just a DUI then you MIGHT be able to.
If you lost your license for a few years – then see example 2 below.
If you crashed another car and killed someone then probably NOT.
Canada requires people with light criminal records to undergo rehabilitation. That USUSALLY means you MUST WAIT 5 years AFTER the end of your trial (suspended sentence), parole, community sentence, or prison sentence before you can apply.
Criminals action that ARE inadmissable to Canada at all. .
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/information/applications/guides/5312E4.asp
Example 2: On June 3, 2003, I was convicted of driving under the influence and had my driver’s licence taken away from me for three years. When am I eligible to apply for rehabilitation?
The sentence imposed ends on June 3, 2006. Count five years from the end date of the suspension or the date your driver’s licence is reinstated. You will be eligible to apply for rehabilitation on June 3, 2011.
overcoming a conviction
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/conviction.asp
FAQ inadamissibility
http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit/faq-inadmissibility.asp
I have a drink driving criminal record from 2 years ago – can I still apply for immigration to Canada?
You must get in touch with the British consulate and get legal advice do not attempt to cover it up they can gain your records on applying for a visa and if it comes up and you have not disclosed it you will not be permitted to work in that country Dave
drink driving, criminal record, admit on visa form?
Okay, yes I was over limit by 2 mg!!! still an offence, but really there shouldnt be a limit if it’s not right, I drank the “legal limit” and i was just over, i was given 16 month ban. I am british and it was done in Britain, I have 4 months left of my ban, and yes i was stupid even thinking that the “legal” limit was gospel, but anyway, I am in Japan and I am applying for cultral visa My question is that on my visa application form it states criminal record this country or country overseas? so should i put drink driving or not? should I wait for my ban to end? Any help is appreciated
Drink driving and being caught is put on your record. Here in the UK, after 10 years it is labelled as ‘spent’ – where it will not show up on record searches after this time. This is assuming you only have one DUI conviction.
I know several people with similar jobs – i.e. working with individuals either risky or in need – who have had drink drive convictions. It does not necessarily ruin your plans for the future. Good luck with it…
can i go to las vegas with a criminal record for drink driving?
i know im stupid, it was the biggest mistake of my life but ive paid for it in more ways then one so i dont need abuse for having it!
You will have to have a visa before you go and you will have to attend an interview at the American Embassy in London, if you lie you will be found out and either not be allowed to leave the UK or sent back on the next aircraft.
do you get a criminal record for drink driving?
Im from Australia and I have a drink driving charge,does that mean I have a criminal record? I want to work in social work and I cant if I have a criminal record.