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HTML <html> <head> <title>Celebrities And DUIs: A Bad Example To Follow</title> </head> <body> <h1>Celebrities And DUIs: A Bad Example To Follow</h1> <div class="info">Author: <a href="author_1_93490.html">Ian Wright</a></div><div class="body">It seems that almost everyday you hear another story about some celebrity caught drinking and driving. From Paris Hilton to Ty Pennington they all seem to be in a rush to see who will be next to get a DUI. However, driving under the influence (DUI) also sometimes called driving while intoxicated (DWI) is no laughing matter. In fact it is very serious and will have a disastrously negative effect on your life.<br /> <br /> Now, it may seem as though I am being a little melodramatic. Most celebrities charged with DUIs recently, have had seemingly light sentences. I think that there are several reasons for this that I will outline below. <br /> <br /> The most important factor in the relatively light changes and sentences given to celebrities' DUI cases is the fact that no one was injured or even worse killed. This is by far the most important consideration any police force or judge will look at when charging and sentencing people for DUI related crimes.<br /> <br /> A second important factor is that celebrities are able to afford high priced experienced DUI attorneys for their cases. These lawyers will know exactly how to minimize the charges against their clients. This also helps result in seemingly light sentences and charges.<br /> <br /> Finally, I think that there is a degree of celebrities getting lesser charges and lighter sentences from the simple fact that they are celebrities. Famous and rich people are often able to get there way in life, even if it does not seem fair. However, I think that this is the least important of the three factors. <br /> <br /> However, if you are not a celebrity or at least rich these last two factors will probably not help you. The most important thing will remain the circumstances surrounding your choice to drink and drive. Be advised though that any DUI charges you may receive will most likely be sever.<br /> <br /> At an absolute minimum you will have your drivers license suspended for a period of time and probably have to pay a fine. For more serious offenses and/or repeat offense you can expect jail time. And it won't be a few weeks like Paris Hilton but more likely months or even years. <br /> <br /> I think that the leniency shown to celebrities in their DUI cases is also having a very negative consequence on the publics attitude towards drinking and driving. In fact I would go so far as to say that continuing lenient sentences given to celebrities in DUI cases risks undermining the achievement by groups such as MADD (Mothers against Drunk Driving) in reducing the number of DUI related fatalities in North America.<br /> <br /> Therefore do yourself a favour don't drink and drive. Even though celebrities get away with a light slap on the wrist, you probably won't. This goes double if you have injured or killed someone. In these cases even a high priced DUI attorney and the star power of Tom Cruise would be enough to get you out of that situation. <br /> <br /> Ian Wright is not a lawyer but writes about many legal issues on many of his websites. Moreover he thinks drinking and then driving is a really dumb thing to do. However, people do sometimes make mistakes. For more on this topic please visit his sites: <a href="http://www.dui-attorney-help.com" title="DUI Attorney">DUI Attorney</a> and <a href="http://www.dui-attorney-help.com/Pennsylvania-DUI-Attorney.html" title="Pennsylvania DUI Attorney">Pennsylvania DUI Attorney</a>.</div> <div class="source">Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlealley.com/article_180132_18.html">http://www.articlealley.com/article_180132_18.html</a></div> <div class="author"> <div class="authorBio">Ian Wright is a recent university graduate who knows the value of getting things for free. He currently runs a Free Samples Newsletter, a New Free Samples Blog, a list of his Top 10 Best Free Samples and a Free Samples Forum. </div> <div class="authorUrl"><a href="http://www.free-samples-newsletter.com" target="_blank">http://www.free-samples-newsletter.com</a></div></author> </body> </html>
Text Celebrities And DUIs: A Bad Example To Follow Author: Ian Wright It seems that almost everyday you hear another story about some celebrity caught drinking and driving. From Paris Hilton to Ty Pennington they all seem to be in a rush to see who will be next to get a DUI. However, driving under the influence (DUI) also sometimes called driving while intoxicated (DWI) is no laughing matter. In fact it is very serious and will have a disastrously negative effect on your life. Now, it may seem as though I am being a little melodramatic. Most celebrities charged with DUIs recently, have had seemingly light sentences. I think that there are several reasons for this that I will outline below. The most important factor in the relatively light changes and sentences given to celebrities' DUI cases is the fact that no one was injured or even worse killed. This is by far the most important consideration any police force or judge will look at when charging and sentencing people for DUI related crimes. A second important factor is that celebrities are able to afford high priced experienced DUI attorneys for their cases. These lawyers will know exactly how to minimize the charges against their clients. This also helps result in seemingly light sentences and charges. Finally, I think that there is a degree of celebrities getting lesser charges and lighter sentences from the simple fact that they are celebrities. Famous and rich people are often able to get there way in life, even if it does not seem fair. However, I think that this is the least important of the three factors. However, if you are not a celebrity or at least rich these last two factors will probably not help you. The most important thing will remain the circumstances surrounding your choice to drink and drive. Be advised though that any DUI charges you may receive will most likely be sever. At an absolute minimum you will have your drivers license suspended for a period of time and probably have to pay a fine. For more serious offenses and/or repeat offense you can expect jail time. And it won't be a few weeks like Paris Hilton but more likely months or even years. I think that the leniency shown to celebrities in their DUI cases is also having a very negative consequence on the publics attitude towards drinking and driving. In fact I would go so far as to say that continuing lenient sentences given to celebrities in DUI cases risks undermining the achievement by groups such as MADD (Mothers against Drunk Driving) in reducing the number of DUI related fatalities in North America. Therefore do yourself a favour don't drink and drive. Even though celebrities get away with a light slap on the wrist, you probably won't. This goes double if you have injured or killed someone. In these cases even a high priced DUI attorney and the star power of Tom Cruise would be enough to get you out of that situation. Ian Wright is not a lawyer but writes about many legal issues on many of his websites. Moreover he thinks drinking and then driving is a really dumb thing to do. However, people do sometimes make mistakes. For more on this topic please visit his sites: DUI Attorney and Pennsylvania DUI Attorney. Article Source: http://www.articlealley.com/article_180132_18.html About the Author: Ian Wright is a recent university graduate who knows the value of getting things for free. He currently runs a Free Samples Newsletter, a New Free Samples Blog, a list of his Top 10 Best Free Samples and a Free Samples Forum. http://www.free-samples-newsletter.com
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