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Penalizing recidivist drunk drivers in Indiana: impediments to implementation.

J P Foley1, J D Fricker

  • 1Automotive Transportation Center, A. A. Potter Engineering Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907.

Accident; Analysis and Prevention
|December 1, 1987
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Area of Science:

  • Criminology
  • Public Health
  • Law Enforcement

Background:

  • Indiana enacted a law in 1983 requiring minimum jail time or community service for repeat Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) offenders.
  • This legislation aimed to enhance penalties for OWI recidivism.
  • Understanding the law's initial implementation is crucial for evaluating its effectiveness.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the extent of judicial implementation of Indiana's 1983 OWI law in 1984 and 1985.
  • To identify specific causes of noncompliance with the mandated sentencing.
  • To provide insights for other states enacting similar OWI legislation.

Main Methods:

  • A representative random sampling of Indiana counties was utilized.
  • Court data from 1984 and 1985 were analyzed to determine compliance rates.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to quantify adherence to the OWI law.

Main Results:

  • In 1984, approximately 70% of OWI cases complied with the law, but 13.8% received no penalty and 17.6% received insufficient penalties.
  • By 1985, overall compliance rose to 75%, yet the percentage of non-penalized offenders increased to 17%.
  • Specific reasons for noncompliance were identified through data analysis.

Conclusions:

  • Initial implementation of Indiana's OWI law showed moderate compliance, with notable rates of noncompliance persisting.
  • The study highlights the need for consistent judicial application of OWI sentencing laws.
  • The findings offer valuable lessons for other jurisdictions strengthening their drunk driving legislation.

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