Repeat DUI offenders all across the United States continue to be a serious problem. Statistics show that 32% of all traffic fatalities are caused by drunk drivers and that repeat offenders are 4 times more likely to be involved in car accidents that cause death or property damage. Furthermore, one out of three drunk drivers that are convicted for DUI is a repeat offender.
Most recently, a number of high profile cases have hit the headlines. Singer Bobby Brown was charged with his second drunk driving charge this year in Los Angeles when he was pulled over last week in Studio City with a strong scent of alcohol on his breath. A field sobriety test confirmed suspicion and he was booked into jail.
Sports players in particular seem to have a really difficult time finding a designated driver. Former Arizona Diamondbacks first baseman and TV analyst Mark Grace could face between 1 and 3.75 years in prison if he’s convicted of four felony counts of aggravated driving or actual physical control while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. The sad part for Mark is that he’s not even eligible for probation because it’s his second DUI charge in a 15 month time span. And in the last month, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie defensive lineman, Alameda Ta’amu, was arrested on charges of leading a police chase while intoxicated and crashing into parked cars and injuring a woman. A breath test showed a BAC level of .196 percent, more than twice the legal limit of .08 percent. It’s also his second DUI arrest.
In these cases as well as most, a second DUI conviction will lead to an increase in all of the penalties. While the laws vary in each state, the offender will see steeper fines, longer license suspension, time in jail, community service work and alcohol awareness education. Work, school and family time will definitely be affected. One hope of regaining some personal convenience in all of this is if you can get your court system to approve taking online DUI education classes rather than having to commute to a traditional classroom. Online DUI classes can be taken from any Internet based computer in your home, office, library or wherever you can receive web service. If your license has been revoked, this will enable you to take the class without having to find a ride to the nearest classroom based course.
Online DUI classes not only provide convenience, but the most current information and education on alcohol and drug awareness. Classes cover topics that include understanding the root of alcohol abuse, the health risks, the repercussions and legal ramifications of DUI offenses, and skills for prevention. Most DUI offenders are interested in getting past this stressful time as quickly as possible. Online classes are available to the client as soon as online registration is completed. The entire class is on the computer, divided up by chapters, and concludes with a final exam. Nothing needs to be downloaded or printed out. The final exam can be retaken until a score of 70% or better is attained. Upon successful completion, a certificate is sent to the client to use to prove to the legal system that the requirement was fulfilled. The best part is that the client can take the class whenever it fits into his schedule, 24 hours a day. The pace is completely self-regulated, so the course can be finished over a day or two, or a couple of weeks. Online classes will definitely save you time, money in transportation costs, and stress!
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