Nassau County, NY's DUI Wall of Shame

Posted on: June 23, 2008 at 10:28 a.m.

Nassau County, NY, just outside New York City, developed an interesting way to handle DUI convictions. During Memorial Day weekend on Long Island, authorities arrested 46 individuals for DWI and posted their photos on a website and gave their photos out to news stations in hopes if dissuading other individuals from driving while drunk.

There is a huge headache from this issue however, as these 46 individuals hadn't been convicted of the crime, even though they were being punished. Law enforcement officials are acting as judges and juries, and even local government officials are up in arms because of how far this act oversteps the Constitution.

Nassau County is not the only area of America to come up with creative ways to punish and shame those arrested for DUI infractions, in a county in Arizona the courts have taken to installing interlocking ignition devices on those convicted of DUI. All of these "creative" penalties are coupled with jail time, fines and probation. While their merit and constitutionality is in question, many counties are attempting to curb DUI cases with potential deterants.

DUI charges are to be taken seriously, and may bring with them a mariad of legal challenges. Capable, experienced and successful DUI attorneys are a vital part of defending your rights. For more informationc or for help with a specific matter, contact the attorneys at Kestenbaum, Eisner & Gorin, LLP.

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