Title: An Evaluation of Factors Associated with Variation in DUI Conviction Rates among California Counties
Abstract:California’s statewide driving-under-the-influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI) conviction rate has improved over time from 64% in 1989 to 79% in 2006 but the DUI conviction rates vary considerably a...California’s statewide driving-under-the-influence of alcohol and/or drugs (DUI) conviction rate has improved over time from 64% in 1989 to 79% in 2006 but the DUI conviction rates vary considerably among counties. The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with those differences. It was found that counties with higher DUI arrest rates tend to have lower DUI conviction rates. Counties with high DUI conviction rates tend to convict at lower blood alcohol concentration (BAC) levels and have higher percentage usage of BAC tests. Higher prosecution caseload is associated with lower DUI conviction rates, while shorter lengths of time from arrest to conviction are associated with higher DUI conviction rates. Varying prosecution policies were strongly identifiedby survey respondents as influencing variation in county DUI conviction rates. Convicting for drug-only DUI was considered to be very difficult due to the lack of scientifically based per se levels of drug impairment. Recommendations are made based on these findings.Read More
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-12-01
Language: en
Type: article
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