Vehicular manslaughter which can be caused by gross negligence, such as driving over the speed limit, but in another instance like driving drunk could get you a felony charge. This will depend, however, upon the intentions of the driver and the particular case (http”//www.lawyershop.com/practice-areas/personal-injury/wrongful-death/damages). As in incident that occur from unfortunate incidents like these are very stressful for the victim’s families and relatives, and in the compensatory damages it nothing like having those families or relatives here with you. In the compensatory damages that the family may receive may help grieving family in their stressful financial needs which they would not have if the family or relatives was still living. Compensatory damages are the awarded money by a judge and jury which may be to pay the cost for medical bills, funeral and burial, and other expenses they had to incur as the direct result of the wrongful death.
(www.agentinsure.com) To counterbalance this dangerous activity, drivers need to become more conscious of their personal responsibility to be a defensive driver. Martin Gottfried, in his essay “Rambos of the Road,” states that “there has recently been an epidemic of auto macho – a competition perceived and expressed in driving.” (500) There are many types of aggressive driving, such as, speeding, racing, frequently changing lanes, cutting off other drivers, failing to signal, running red lights, failing to yield, tailgating, slowing rapidly to discourage a tailgater, etc…The list is long. Many people probably drive aggressively and are not even aware of it. Aggressive driving can be caused by multiple things such as, weather conditions, wet roads, impatience, traffic, or trying to save time. All of these things can irritate even the best of drivers, and cause them to make poor decisions on the road.
The Case Study of Officer Smith The Case Study of Officer Smith In the case study of Officer Smith, there were several lawful supported reasons to her actions. The actions that were made were based off of Officer Smith’s officer perception. In this case study did Officer Smith have a reason to stop the vehicle, pat down the driver, chase the car, and obtain evidence correctly? This case development can go in various directions. After reviewing the facts and lining evidence up, a different approach could have been made to prevent this issue.
The Similarities and Differences of Ethical Theories Mike Dyer ETH/316 November 18, 2013 Michelle Clark-Washington The Similarities and Differences of Ethical Theories There are many types of theories that coincide with virtues, values, and moral concepts to help one decide on what is right and wrong. I will be discussing the similarities and differences between three types of theories and how each theory addresses ethics and morality. These theories are virtue theory, utilitarianism, and deontological ethics. Similarities Society, and we as individuals, want to achieve a common goal with ethics and morality. That goal is to do what is morally right, if it be through pleasure to avoid pain.
Why are teenagers the way there are What is wrong with teenagers? JD Salinger shows a rough time as a teenager in the book Catcher in the Rye. Holden Caulfield is a normal teenager going through a rough patch in his life causing him to make bad decisions. Teenager’s minds are not always fully connected, meaning we make dumb choices. According to the article of teenage brain developments, “When two teenagers’ drivers are racing down the road darting through traffic to get ahead of each other… They are doing it because the risk and danger involved” (Sheryl Feinstien).
An eyewitness memory relates to a person's episodic memory for a crime or other dramatic event that he or she has witnessed. Eyewitness testimony is often relied upon in the judicial system. However, the accuracy of eyewitness memories is sometimes questioned because there are many factors that can act during encoding and retrieval of the witnessed event which may adversely affect the creation and maintenance of the memory for the event. Various scholars for instance, Feldman (2009), have found evidence to suggest that eyewitness memory is volatile. It has long been speculated that mistaken eyewitness identification plays a major role in the wrongful conviction of innocent individuals.
Disadvantages of using juries • May present bias or may be influenced by the media or their own personal beliefs when reaching a verdict, resulting in possibly an injustice for accused. • There may be people in the jury who do not take the case seriously and are not a good representative of society, leading to an unfair trial. Also excluding a majority of well educated people (especially legal professionals) may misrepresent society and alter the verdict of a case if uneducated people are deciding guilt or innocence. • Challenging a juror can be difficult as it is usually based on nothing more than their name and physical appearance. Another randomly selected person is brought in to replace the disqualified person, so it is a gamble when challenging jurors.
Is this because drivers are addicted to texting while driving or is it a matter of just no self-control? Atchley’s study “Why Do We Still Text and Drive” stated, “If you are addicted to something you make irrational decisions.” For example, if you are an alcoholic you will not be worrying about buying the best beer, you will be trying to satisfy your craving even if it is with rubbing alcohol. Atchley says, “It isn’t an addiction; it’s a compulsive behavior.” While driving, your brain is being overloaded with
Distracted driving is a growing and dangerous problem in today’s society that leads to accidents causing serious permanent injuries and even death. Distracted driving is the act of driving while engaged in other activities such as texting, talking on the phone or to a passenger that draws the driver's attention away from the road. All drivers need to be aware of distracted driving and take steps to minimize the risk to themselves and others. I’m asking you today to listen to the statistics and decide for yourself whether that one phone call, text message, or glance in the mirror is worth the cost of a human life. Statistics show that young people like you are the ones that engage the most to this dangerous
Cause and Effects of Texting While Driving Texting while driving is a major issue affecting today’s society. Texting has grown to be one of the biggest forms of communication among people, despite the fact that some of these messages might be sent from behind the wheel of a moving vehicle. As a result, distracted driving often occurs removing the main objective a driver should be focusing on; the road ahead. Texting-related vehicular accidents and fatalities have caused a majority of states to establish texting bans, making this act illegal while driving. With texting-related accidents increasing, new approaches and resources are being developed to eliminate this epidemic problem.