| Author: | Corona Brezina | ISBN: | 9781499461473 |
| Publisher: | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc | Publication: | July 15, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Rosen Young Adult | Language: | English |
| Author: | Corona Brezina |
| ISBN: | 9781499461473 |
| Publisher: | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
| Publication: | July 15, 2015 |
| Imprint: | Rosen Young Adult |
| Language: | English |
Some young people are surprised to learn that the penalties for drinking and driving are much more severe than getting a traffic ticket due to carelessness or bad judgment. Depending on the state, driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence (DWI/DUI) charge is a misdemeanor or a felony crime that involves the criminal court or juvenile justice system. Readers learn about case terminology, their legal rights and responsibilities, the legal process involved in a DWI/DUI charge, and what happens after a conviction. This volume includes information about state, community, and school programs that address ways to reduce impaired driving.
Some young people are surprised to learn that the penalties for drinking and driving are much more severe than getting a traffic ticket due to carelessness or bad judgment. Depending on the state, driving while intoxicated or driving under the influence (DWI/DUI) charge is a misdemeanor or a felony crime that involves the criminal court or juvenile justice system. Readers learn about case terminology, their legal rights and responsibilities, the legal process involved in a DWI/DUI charge, and what happens after a conviction. This volume includes information about state, community, and school programs that address ways to reduce impaired driving.
