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California Courts and Mental Health Pretrial Diversion If you are charged with a crime and have a qualifying mental health disorder you may be eligible for a pretrial diversion program under Penal Code 1001.36. Pursuant to this code section, the court may find within its discretion, that a defendant’s underlying mental health disorder was a […]
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Nearly 500 Drunk Driving Arrests Made over New Year’s Holiday According to KTLA, there were 491 DUI arrests made from 6:00 pm New Year’s Eve until 11:59 pm New Year’s Day by California Highway Patrol (CHP). In addition to the nearly 500 drunk driving arrests made during this period there were three people killed in
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An Extensive Study on Alcohol Monitoring Shows Majority of Participants Find it Effective A joint study between the University of Connecticut School of Medicine and Calhoun Cardiology Center – Behavioral Health and the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies at Brown University monitored 100 participants enrolled in community-based alcohol treatment. The participants were required to
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State Creates Electronic Monitoring Indigency Fund Tennessee General Assembly House Bill 950 amends the “electronic monitoring indigency fund” established in 2016. The fund is to be used for either: “The eligible costs associated with the lease, purchase, installation, removal, and maintenance of ignition interlock devices or with any other cost or fee associated with a
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Police and Sheriff Plan Extra Drunk Driving Patrols for NYE New Year’s Eve is just over a week away and law enforcement across the country are gearing up for the celebrations. New Year’s Eve is traditionally one of the heaviest drinking days of the year. Many people travel to parties at private residences or local
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Problem-Solving Courts One of the Most Effective Ways to Reduce Drunk Driving Recidivism As first reported on Wisconsin Public Radio, an OWI Court in Wisconsin is helping to transform lives. Wisconsin’s first OWI (Operating While Intoxicated) Court opened in 2006. Since then, collaborative or problem-solving courts such as the one in Waukesha County, have been
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Bill Requiring Tougher Penalties for DUI Violations Passes Committee As originally reported by the Daily Times, Pennsylvania Senate Bill 773, known as Deana’s Law, passed the Transportation Committee and is headed to the full Senate. The bill would require tougher penalties for Pennsylvania drivers that violate the state’s drunk driving laws. Named for Deana Eckman
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Increase in Drunk Drivers Expected Night Before Thanksgiving The night before Thanksgiving has become known as “Blackout Wednesday” for some party goers choosing to kick off the holiday weekend with drinking. Celebrations may come at a cost, as law enforcement gears up for one of the busiest times on American roadways. The Thanksgiving holiday sees
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Modelling Study Shows Disturbing Trend in Global Alcohol Exposure A modelling study published in The Lancet shows global alcohol intake trends and forecasts alcohol exposure up to 2030. The study indicates that not only did the prevalence of lifetime abstinence decrease from 1900 to 2017, but the prevalence of current drinking increased during the same
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The Night Before Thanksgiving Has Become Increasingly Dangerous Because of Drunk Drivers A few years ago, the term “Blackout Wednesday” was completely unknown. Today, most people associate it with the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Since most people have off Thursday to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner with friends and family, the night before has become a popular drinking
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