Punishments and Penalties of DUI and DWI

DUI refers to driving under the influence which is impaired by the substances like opium or other drugs even though they are legal. DWI refers to the driving while intoxicated, it is driving a vehicle after consumption of alcohol. The punishment and penalty for being charged for DUI and DWI will be severe. It depends on state law and how many time you have had this in previous history.

The punishment and penalties for DUI or DWI include:

Sentenced to jail
If an individual is charged with DUI or DWI, he or she will be sentenced to jail for a period of minimum 3 days to maximum 10 years. The jail time will also be based on the blood alcohol content in the body and previous offenses you have had. If an individual with first offense sentenced to jail for 180 days, second offense for 1 year and third offense for 2-10 years. It will vary from state to state.

Fines
Courts will impose fine on candidates being arrested with DUI or DWI. Some times fine will be imposed along with jail time or fine alone. The fine charged will depends on the number of previous offenses you have had.
First offense- Fine up to $2000
Second offense- Fine up to $4000
Third time- Fine up to $10,000 and it will vary from state to state.

Suspension of driving license
Individuals arrested with DUI or DWI, the driving license will be suspended for particular period by courts. The suspension period will depend on the number of offenses you had in past. If it is your first offense, then driving license will be suspended for a period of 90 days. Second offense for up to 1 year and third offense for up to 2 years.

If an individual refuses to take chemical test, the suspension period of license increase regardless of finding the guilt.

Alternative forms of punishments
Alternative forms of punishments for DUI or DWI are letting you to attend alcohol teaching and preventing programs in your own expenses. Installation of ignition locks in your vehicle to prevent it from starting when you are drinking. Minor candidates should perform community services along with other punishments and penalties. Scholarships will be canceled for individuals who are involved in the drunk driving cases. 

Other consequences
In addition to the penalties and punishments, insurance company will cancel the policy or increase the insurance rates. Vehicle will be impounded temporarily and case will be in records for several years which will show effect in employment.

Types of Problems That May Arise from Drug Abuse

Drug abuse is a process which involves uncontrolled desire and use of drugs. Drug abuse shows many negative effects on the health of an individual, weight changes or unusual eating patterns, change in normal sleep patterns, frequent infections or infections which don't heal, memory lapses, frequent minor illnesses like headaches, nausea etc. are the physical signs and symptoms of a person who is abusing drugs.

Family Problems:
Drug abuse creates many problems in the family and it shows great effect on the family relations. Substance abusers may lead to divorce and has a higher incidence of domestic violence in their households. The children of substance abusers are more likely to develop emotional issues which induces substance abuse in the children.

Financial Problems:
Substance not only financially effects the person abusing the drugs but it also effects the society. Addicts have to spend lot of money in purchasing these drugs. Drug addiction also shows effects at the work place which causes low productivity which in turn effects economic system. Financial stability of the families of substance abusers is lost because of which substance abusers may lose their employment due to drug or alcohol abuse.

Developmental Problems:
Drug addiction in the early stages of life may cause some developmental problems, and according to NIDA the earlier a person begins drug use, the more likely he or she is to become an addict.

Health Problems:
Drug addiction shows many negathttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifive effects on the health, it also causes damage to the vital body organs like heart, brain, kidney, etc. Drug addiction may also cause inadequate housing and poor nutrition. Sharing of the needles while injecting the drugs in to the body may also spread diseases like HIV.

The above are the various problems that develop due to drug abuse.