When was the last time you heard a hostess say, “Have one for the road”? Decades, right? However, in the 50’s and 60’s it was a host’s or hostess’s duty to make sure their guests had plenty to drink with little regard for the consequences.Fast forward to the 21st Century. Awareness about alcohol-impaired driving is
In part one of this series, Judge Brian MacKenzie interviews Judge Michael Haley about his law review article, Drug Court: The Criminal Justice System Rolls the Rock. Judge Haley shares his journey in developing a Drug Treatment Court, the challenges faced, and how these courts provide hope and transform sentencing practices.
It’s getting warmer and spring time is here, which means motorcyclists will be out in force. How many more motorcyclists, you ask? In 2013, there were almost 8½ million registered motorcycles, up from 5 million in 2002. And, while motorcycles account for only 3% of all registered vehicles and a mere 0.7% of all vehicle miles
This episode explores the role of alcohol monitoring in ensuring compliance with abstinence clauses in the criminal justice system. Learn about tools like Ignition Interlock Devices, Continuous Alcohol Monitoring, and 24/7 programs, as well as the legal and technological advancements that improve oversight and promote accountability among offenders.
This week the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said that it will make a decision in the coming months on whether to remove marijuana (cannabis) as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. Marijuana has been in that classification since the promulgation of the Act in 1970. The Act classifies drugs into five categories.
Over 30 years ago President Reagan signed the National Minimum Drinking Age Act (NMDAA) that requires states to make 21 as the minimum age for purchasing or public possessing alcohol. It is one of the most successful laws in traffic safety, and yet it seems like challenges keep coming up to take the age of
As you sit on the bench in a criminal court you see impaired drivers every day. You try to make a reasoned judgment in split seconds about the public safety risk presented by these drivers. You detain, set bail, or agree to leave them on their own recognizance based on your training and the information
Are you or a loved one over the age of 65 and still driving? Maintaining independence is important, but so is ensuring senior driver safety. Aging brings changes that can affect reaction time, vision, and decision-making on the road. However, age alone doesn’t determine driving ability. By understanding key safety concerns and utilizing available resources, senior
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