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Tom Rath Pleaded Guilty to DWI

Posted on Sep 02, 2010

Tom Rath, a pervious state attorney general and important Republican lobbyist, entered a guilty plea to DUI. Rath had to pay over $600 in fines and had to surrender his driver license for almost a year. Rath can try to get his license back after three months if he goes to a court ordered driver intervention courses before that time.

Who is Tom Rath

Rath is 65 years old, with a listed address of 120 Franklin St., Concord, New Hampshire. The court where the plea was entered on July 29th is the Hampton District Court; this was written on court paperwork.

More about Tom Rath

Thomas Rath is not in the United States now and could not be called to speak for himself. Thomas Rath founded an important Concord law firm called Rath, Young and Pignatelli. Rath was the attorney general in the 1970s and was an important role player in New Hampshire political issues for many years. Thomas Rath was the chairman for the election campaigns of Ex-Sen. Warren Rudman and the now Sen. Judd Gregg. Rath was also on the RNC and was a delegate at Republican convention since the 80s.

Rath – A very important Republican operative

Rath was an important advisor to former President George W. Bush’s 2000 successful election campaign, and also advised Mass. Gov. Mitt Romney when he tried to run for president in the year 2008.

Details of the arrest

Thomas Rath was arrested in the month of July on the 21st at 6:30 in the evening while driving on Elwyn Road in Portsmouth, New Hampshire and he had a recorded blood alcohol concentration of .11%. The limit in New Hampshire is .08%.

Newspapers reported erratic driving

Reports published in newspapers said that people saw Rath driving in an odd way on Rye Street and then called law enforcement. Rath’s lawyer, a mister Alan Cronheim, did not answer phone calls made to him or give any comments to reporters.

Second Officers Statement

Another officer Capt. Mike Schwartz said Rath’s 2010 Mercedes was towed away to a tow yard by a tow truck from the company National Wrecker. The officer also stated that he had no information about any prior convictions for drunk driving or arrest.

Rath’s lawyer also said that he was going to review the case address all issues at the right time, and refused to make any further statements.

Rath Is Free On Bail

After the arrest, Thomas Rath was let out after making bail and will be in court in late August in the district court in Portsmouth New Hampshire.

Drunk Driving – Become a designated driver

Posted on Aug 19, 2010

Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol is extremely dangerous and a risk you are taking when you get behind the wheels of a motor vehicle and choose to drive. Drink and drive and you put yourself in danger, other passengers and everyone else around you at risk.

One Day it Will All Come Crashing Down

Maybe not today, or even tomorrow, but one day it will eventually happen. One minute you’ll be having a good ole time drinking, then the next it can all come crashing down on you before you know it. And even though most drunk drivers may make it home safely, without getting caught or causing a fatal car wreck does not change the fact that drunk driving is dangerous and should be taken seriously. And for most, not getting caught reinforces the bad attitude towards driving while intoxicated.

DUI/DWI Lasting Effects

Driving under the influence (DUI) or driving while intoxicated (DWI) and getting caught, being arrested and taken to jail, have a long lasting effect on your life. Some of these long lasting effects are:

The loss of your driver’s license
Loss of current job and future employment opportunities
Seizure of your motor vehicle
Higher auto insurance rates or denial of auto insurance
Your integrity will be shattered
Hefty fines which will affect your finances

Getting caught is just the tip of the iceberg, being in a fatal car crash has even more serious consequences like long-term medical problems, death and even life sentences.

Be Responsible – Assign a designated driver

But all of these long lasting effects can be prevented if you drink responsibly and if you’ve had too much to drink, get a designated driver to take you home. A designated driver can be someone who does not drink, someone who didn’t have anything to drink – someone who is sober, or you can call a taxi, or a friend or family member to pick you up and take you home safely.

Public Attitude towards Alcohol Abuse – Personal responsibility

Public attitude needs to change towards alcohol consumption and drunk driving. The nonchalant attitude we see today and making drinking and driving something normal and just a part of life is irresponsible and needs to change. Despite all the DWI laws, a change will not happen unless the general public makes decides to take responsibility for their actions and drink responsibly. The real solution to drinking and driving lies with the people. We have a personal responsibility to ourselves, for each other and every person you stop from driving while under the influence.

Some may argue that the real solution to drunk driving begins with personal responsibility, what is your opinion?

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Alcohol Abuse leads to increased suicide rates – Myth or fact?

Posted on Aug 09, 2010

Does Alcohol Abuse lead to increased suicide rates? Is it one of the major causes of suicide? The United States governmental agency that keeps track of mental health issues say that it is a fact and not a myth.

Alcohol Abuse Increases Suicide Rate Just Like In DWI

Most people do not understand the connection between alcohol abuse and suicide rates. With other issues that are connected to alcohol abuse like drunk driving, people can clearly see the connection because alcohol abusers who drive usually have a few DWI offenses on their record. People just don’t experience the connection frequently. However those in the mental health and alcohol abuse fields see the link all the time. They have had experiences that can demonstrate the between alcohol abuse and suicide rates. So this is why most people do not understand the problem like they automatically connect DWI and alcohol abuse.

Data released a governmental organization provides information about studies that have been done in the past ten years illustrates the point and calls on mental health organizations to combat both issues: alcohol abuse and suicide.

The Effects of Suicide

The study begins by focusing on the study of suicides in America. In the United States more than 30,000 people commit suicide annually. That means that every 16 minutes in the United States someone dies of suicide related causes. It also causes billions of dollars in economic loses to the country.

Mental Health Professionals are Aware of a Link between Suicide and Alcohol Abuse

Then the study talks about the issues involved in alcohol abuse that mental health professionals are aware of and those that may be unknown which affect the rates of suicide and increase this phenomenon. Since the countries chief medical officer brought attention to the problem of suicide in the late 1990s more information has been circulated to doctors and mental health professionals.

Due to cultural issues and misconceptions, it has only been recently that medical health professional have begun to focus on the problem of alcohol abuse and suicide with the issue being prevention and not post suicide attempt mental health care.

Alcohol Abuse the Second Highest Risk Factor in Suicides

The study also says that alcohol abuse is the number two risk factor for suicides in the United States. The study ends by calling for a coordinated effort between, mental health professionals and alcohol abuse counselors to help police prevent suicide attempts.

Societal Approach to Suicide Prevention

What needs to be done is to approach the entire society with a full range of issues and factors and then add alcohol abuse to other known suicide risk issues like mental illness, brain chemical factors, and environmental issues. This approach will target prevention just like other programs have focused on the prevention of drunk driving, DWI, and binge drinking in men and women. There is a needed in this country for a complete approach to reducing suicides. Society should not just rely simply on mental health professionals, but also on alcohol abuse professionals.

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