Business Law and Ethics (Drugs and Alcohol)
(criminal laws)
-fines -jail -contributing to delinquincy of minor
5 schedules
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DRUGS
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how are they classified
5 schedules
HIV testing
accused must be tested for HIV
an officer does have to arrest you before the test
false
what does "probable cause" mean
more likely than not
OWI
operating while intoxicated
purpose?
-discourage bars/rest. who over serve -decrease number of drunk drivers -helps provide compensation to a victim where the drunk driver goes to jail and has no money to take care of the victims injuries. the bar can provide money to take care of victim.
If you are arrested
-handcuffed and taken to police station -car and person searched -car towed at your expense -breath test -released from jail, bail posted
2
-high risk abuse and dependance -may have legit medical use -greater security storage requirement and quotas for manufacturing -need a prescription (not refillable) and special order form ex. Opium, cocaine, PCP
Social Host Potential Liabilities (civil laws)
-medical bills -property damage -pain and suffering
they must be
-minimally intrusive -neutrally administered -officer guidance to protect from inconsistent enforcement -road block, vehicles are stopped -inse quence
scedule 1
-most dangerous -high risk of addiction -no legitimate medical use -available for research only -greater security storage requirement and quotas on manufacturing ex. LSD, Heroine, Marijuna
4
-slight risk of dependace or abuse -very acceptable medical uses -available by prescription, can refill
3
-slightly less dangerous -moderate risk of abuse and dependacne -some legit medical use -available by prescription (can refill)
controlled substances in school zones
-stiffer penalties -posession of any controlled substance within 1000 ft... -
5
-very low risk of dependance -highly accepted medical use -over the counter
what blood alcohol content is considered impaired
.01 to .09
In Indiana, if you are under the age of 21 and operating a vehicle, you are considered under the influence if you BAC is over what?
.02
license suspended if BAC is over what
.08
legalizing marijuana
16 states and DC have legalized marijuana for certain medical uses 14 of 16 state requirements proof of residency to be considered a qualifying patient for medical marijuana use
how long can you lose your license? how much can you be fined?
1yr 500
possible fine of how much
500
Forced Blood Samples
In an accident where there has been a death or serious injury, a blood sample may be obtained by force from a driver suspected of driving under the influence
THC and Marinol
Marinol lab made THC-treat eating disorders Many people say the natural THC is more affective and want it legalized
School Drug Testing
SCOTUS held that it is constitutional random drug tests on students participating in athletics and competitive extracurricular activities
what does the schedule depend on
addictiveness and medical use
Beat Drug Test
attempts to interfere with a drug test dilute samples, alter urine, distort/mask results
what happens if you refuse the BAC TEST (general rule)
automatic suspension of your drivers license even if you are NOT found to be driving under the influence
how is BAC determined
blood urine breath test
controlled substances
both illegal drugs and legal drugs that are permissable for a limited medical purpose
minors
cannot transport alcohol without parent in car
1st marijuana posession charge
conditional discharge one free pass potential community service etc. if completed successfully the conviction is taken off record
violation
could go up to class A felony potential prison sentence 20-50 yrs
penalties
depend on schedule
implied consent law
driver promises to submit to a BAC test (when given drivers license)
who does this apply do
drivers and passengers
DUI
driving under the influence
DWI
driving while intoxicated
what do they do
eliminate drug traffiking eliminate elicit drugs enforce controlled substance laws stop growing and manufacturing
DEA
federal drug enforcement
controlled substance law fed. penalties stiffer
focuses on larger quantity of controlled substances participating in drug trafficking bt states and countries affects many people affects ability to get student loans
rape shield laws
get women to report rapes and get the help they need, evidence of the victims past sexual conduct os not admissable in court.A person's opinion about the victims sexual conduct or reputation regarding sexual conduct is not admissable
Ignition interlock device
handheld breath testing device that attaches to the ignition system of a motor vehicle
Blood Alcohol Concentration how is it measured?
how much alcohol is in a person's blood g/dl in blood
Social Host Laws
laws that hold adults liable for providing alcohol to minors -an adult may be liable for knowing or unknowingly hosting an underage drinking party on property they own -adult can be liable eve if he does not furnish alcohol -parents who are not home can still be liable of minors drink alcohol on their home. the question is "should the parents have known that underage drinking would occur"
Dram shop laws
laws that make bars etc. liable for serving, selling alcoholiv beverages -responsible for selling alcohol to visibly intoxicated persons or minors who subsequently cause death or injury to a person
Sobriety checkpoints
legal 39 states allow them approved by the SCOTUS
what must they blow in order to start vehicle
less than .02
Aggravated DUI
longer prison time and higher fine multiple DUI convictions driver with DUI driving with suspended or revoked license DUI and excessive speed DUI driver has extremely high BAC(IN .15) minors in vehicle at time of DUI DUI occurs in school zone
OWI 1st offense
pay court in excess of 300 receive jail service of up to 1 yr fined up to 5, 000 license may be suspended up to 2 yrs. or may be placed on probation, may be required to enroll in a substance abuse class may be required to attend a victim impact panel may be required to have an Ignition interlock device may be drug tested may face other terms of probation
Open Containers
possession of open containers of alcoholic beverages and consumption of alcohol in the passenger compartment of a vehicle is illegal.
a BAC test must be based on ...
probable cause
Zero Tolerance Laws
state laws that make it a crime for drivers under 21 to have any alcohol in their blood at all
impoundment
the car can be impunded if the drivers has had atleast 2 prior DUI'S within the last 5 years
exceptions
the victims past sexual conduct with the defendant is used to show the defendant did not rape the victim or to show the defendant did not cause the victim pregnancy
Intoxicated
under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances and there is impaired thought and action
how long can you lsoe your license
up to 1 year
do Legal Blood Alcohol Levels vary state to state
yes
is Falso ID a crime
yes
is lending, or selling false ID's a crime
yes