| Criminal Offense of Improper Lane Usage |
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| A motorist is under a duty to have all of his vehicle on the right side of the road, and while the driver of an approaching car is charged with the duty of exercising proper care to avoid a collision, he has the right to presume that the motorist of the vehicle on the wrong side of the road will move over entirely to his own side. This idea is incorporated into statutes governing improper lane usage. By its terms, if a roadway is divided into two or more marked lanes of traffic, a motorist must stay in his lane of traffic so far as possible or practical and may not move from his lane without first ascertaining that such a movement could be safely done. More... |
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| Pre-Sentencing Alcohol Evaluations in DUI/DWI Cases |
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| Most state laws governing driving under the influence (DUI) and/or driving while intoxicated (DWI) mandate that offenders receive intervention and treatment. According to these laws, if an offender is convicted of DWI/DUI, the offender is required to obtain a clinical substance abuse assessment to determine whether he or she will be recommended to complete a substance abuse education class or treatment program. More... |
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| Impact of DUI/DWI Conviction on Obtaining Employment |
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| Although most convictions from drunk driving are misdemeanors, any person convicted of drunk driving will have a criminal record. Drunk driving convictions can affect your ability to obtain or continue your employment. The majority of employers will run a background check on you and discover that you have been convicted of a drunk driving offense. For many employers, this will automatically disqualify you from employment. More... |
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| Penalties for DUI Manslaughter |
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| Manslaughter is the unlawful killing of another human being, but not done with intent or malice. In response to the increasing number of homicides caused by drunk drivers, some states have created a distinct offense for deaths caused by drunk driving. These are commonly referred to as, inter alia, "vehicular manslaughter", "manslaughter with a vehicle," "negligent homicide manslaughter," or "DUI manslaughter." More... |
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| Criminal Offense of Unsafe Passing |
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| Passing another vehicle is an important part of driving; if done poorly, it can be a dangerous and even fatal maneuver. The statutes addressing passing generally require motorists to allow a passing motorist, moving in the same direction, free passage to the left. The overtaken motorist is specifically prohibited from increasing his or her speed to prevent the overtaking motorist from passing. More... |
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