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[] 22-year-old David Anderson was arrested for his 3rd DUI, with a .299% blood-alcohol level. He was charged with a Class 3A felony, and could’ve been charged with a maximum jail sentence of 5 years. However, in a plea deal, he pled no contest to DUI, and was sentenced to 5 years’ probation. //D.W.//
 * Local Example:**

**Scenarios:** (1) 33-year-old John met up with his buddies at a local bar. He drank a few beers… then a few more… and then topped everything off with a couple shots of tequila. John stumbled out of the doors of the bar, and started verbally harassing those who passed by. He continuously shouted at people and ran in and out of traffic. (2) John then gets into his car and drives down Route 30, attempting to go home. A cop notices his frequent swiriving in and out of lanes, and pulls him over. Upon testing, John’s blood-alcohol is measured to be .20%. (3) John pulls into the local liquor store with the intention of buying a six-pack of beer. But he forgot his wallet, and had no money. So, he sent his 11-year-old son in to buy the beer for him with his allowance. //D.W.//

**“Hot” Questions”:** (1) Is a no tolerance policy the best way to deter drunk driving among minors? (2) Should minors be held responsible when influenced (or forced) by adults to try and buy alcohol? // D.W. //