The responsibilities of a prosecutor go far beyond obtaining a conviction incarcerating an offender. Our primary duty is to seek justice, which means, in part, tailoring a sentence to achieve the dual goals of punishment and rehabilitation. In terms of DUI, this means finding methods to ensure that the offender receives meaningful treatment for his alcohol or drug problem to minimize recidivism and ultimately protect the community from impaired drivers.To this end, prosecutors, the courts and probation officers must be aware of emerging technologies that may be used to ensure compliance with probation orders and protect the public from repeat offenders.The following article describes one such technology.Watch for the results of a NHTSA sponsored study being conducted to examine the efficacy of this device. (Author/publisher)
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