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March 13, 2013
Weekend St. Patrick’s Day Means Drinking Violations Skyrocket
Newly released alcohol monitoring data for drunk drivers shows that when St. Patrick’s Day falls on a weekend, drinking violations skyrocket, with nearly double the illegal drinking for offenders who are court-ordered to abstain from alcohol. | Read more
Weekend St. Patrick’s Day Means Drinking Violations Skyrocket
Newly released alcohol monitoring data for drunk drivers shows that when St. Patrick’s Day falls on a weekend, drinking violations skyrocket, with nearly double the illegal drinking for offenders who are court-ordered to abstain from alcohol. | Read more
December 01, 2012
Laura’s Law Changes Take Effect December 1st
One of North Carolina’s most notable legislative efforts this year will go into effect December 1, essentially expanding sanctions and monitoring requirements for repeat drunk drivers. | Read more
Laura’s Law Changes Take Effect December 1st
One of North Carolina’s most notable legislative efforts this year will go into effect December 1, essentially expanding sanctions and monitoring requirements for repeat drunk drivers. | Read more
November 17, 2012
DUI Offender Drinking Jumps 54% on Thanksgiving Day
New data on repeat, high-risk drunk drivers ordered to be monitored continuously for drinking shows that violations increase an average of 54% on Thanksgiving Day. The holiday, now considered one of the deadliest for alcohol-related fatalities by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is second only to New Year’s Eve/Day, when violations jump 62%. | Read more
DUI Offender Drinking Jumps 54% on Thanksgiving Day
New data on repeat, high-risk drunk drivers ordered to be monitored continuously for drinking shows that violations increase an average of 54% on Thanksgiving Day. The holiday, now considered one of the deadliest for alcohol-related fatalities by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, is second only to New Year’s Eve/Day, when violations jump 62%. | Read more
November 09, 2012
Combat Veterans Find Sobriety, Redemption Through Kansas City Pilot Program
When Vietnam Veteran Larry Strange stood before Veterans Court Judge Ardie Bland last month, a large audience, including Kansas City Mayor and Veteran Sylvester James, were gathered for the day’s appearances. Strange, after successfully completing his court-ordered period of alcohol monitoring, said two unusual things: He thanked Judge Bland for putting him in the monitoring program, and he asked if he could continue to wear his court-ordered alcohol bracelet, despite completing the court’s requirement. “I haven’t felt this good in 15 years,” he said. “This bracelet, with my ‘surveillance team,’ has saved my life.” | Read more
Combat Veterans Find Sobriety, Redemption Through Kansas City Pilot Program
When Vietnam Veteran Larry Strange stood before Veterans Court Judge Ardie Bland last month, a large audience, including Kansas City Mayor and Veteran Sylvester James, were gathered for the day’s appearances. Strange, after successfully completing his court-ordered period of alcohol monitoring, said two unusual things: He thanked Judge Bland for putting him in the monitoring program, and he asked if he could continue to wear his court-ordered alcohol bracelet, despite completing the court’s requirement. “I haven’t felt this good in 15 years,” he said. “This bracelet, with my ‘surveillance team,’ has saved my life.” | Read more
Articles & Media
April 29, 2013
Great Falls Tribune (Cascade County, MT)
December 12, 2012
The Valley News (Riverside, CA)
December 09, 2012
The Sheboygan Hub (Brown County, WI)
November 27, 2012
Valley News (Riverside, CA)
