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An arrest for DUI in Sandy Springs can have far-reaching repercussions for your life. Beyond fines, probation and license suspension, an offense like this may also prevent international travel.
Many countries consider DUI an indictable offense comparable to a felony and, as a result, prohibit individuals with prior DUI convictions from entering.
Canada
Canada was an example of how to restrict travel without violating human rights during the COVID-19 pandemic, with policies based on scientific evidence, available data, operational considerations and transparency that instilled confidence among citizens and public alike in its response.
At first, it made sense to restrict nonessential travel across the border and institute testing, quarantine and isolation requirements on all travelers entering the country. But as vaccines become more widely available and case counts decline, these restrictions should be lifted.
As part of its travel policy overhaul, the government has introduced additional restrictions and requirements. Global Affairs Canada recently updated their travel advisory document and now advises:
“Make sure you check the laws of your destination state before booking travel, particularly regarding medical services for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals. Some states have implemented laws and policies which may impact 2SLGBTQ+ individuals.”
GAC’s internal email chain shows that its advisory was heavily influenced by similar language used by Australia and UK government bodies as well as US antidiscrimination law. Although final wording was more tempered than its initial draft version, still including reference to “2SLGBTQ+ persons,” reflecting concerns that discriminatory healthcare policies might prevent international travelers from accessing emergency treatment when needed abroad. Additionally, this advisory notes the US history of anti-LGBTQ hate crimes.
Mexico
Since March 21st, Homeland Security has restricted non-essential travel at the Mexico border and extended these restrictions monthly, leading to a sharp decrease in land border traffic and hurting Mexican tourism; an industry worth $20 billion that accounts for 7% of GDP.
However, the State Department is not restricting travel to popular Mexican tourist spots like Cancun and Los Cabos. Instead, they recommend travelers exercise additional caution in five states – Tamaulipas near the United States border, Michoacan and Sinaloa along the Pacific coast, western Guerrero as these states have experienced drug cartel activity such as murders, kidnappings and carjackings – where drug cartel activity may include murders, kidnappings and carjackings.
Medical facilities in these regions may be subpar and require payment up front or with cash. Furthermore, firearms and ammunition cannot be imported into the country legally and there are stringent rules regarding import of foreign vehicles and boats.
Visitor should avoid violent protests and large public gatherings as these can quickly turn violent. LGBT+ persons may also face violence or discrimination in certain parts of the country. According to CDC research, unregulated alcohol may contain contaminants while counterfeit medication poses risks for travelers. A professional Sandy Springs DUI attorney may help build a solid defense if arrested at checkpoint for DUI drugs or any other offense; their expertise includes investigating possible violations such as improper protocol and racial profiling that led up to your arrest.
The United Kingdom
The United Kingdom recently updated its travel restrictions, lifting seven countries off of its “red” list as of 4 AM on 1 November 2021. However, new rules will still apply depending on an individual’s country of origin, vaccination status and when they last visited an affected coronavirus country.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio recently made headlines when he announced that all travelers from the UK must first undergo vaccination and a negative Covid test before entering his city. Meanwhile, Trinidad and Tobago updated their medical protocols accordingly, mandating that visitors from Britain be held in state-supervised quarantine for 14 days upon arrival.
Travel restrictions intended to prevent pandemic outbreaks by barring travelers from high-risk countries from entering are supposed to reduce risk, but studies show they have had little or no significant effect on case rates in any given country; people will still travel even when restrictions are imposed, thus further spreading disease. It’s essential that proactive domestic measures be implemented rather than reactive travel bans as these won’t work effectively.
The United States
President Trump instituted a temporary travel ban in January 2017 to restrict entry of travelers from Iran, Libya, Syria, Sudan, Somalia and Yemen into America. Dual nationals could no longer enter unless their visit had a clear necessity supported by documents or they were asylum seekers with valid claims; otherwise they were barred until morbidity subsided.
Civil liberties groups and others filed suit to challenge this policy, alleging that President’s proclamation did not provide sufficient proof that entry restrictions were necessary for national security reasons and infringed religious freedom. Eventually, the Supreme Court permitted its third iteration of this policy – restricting travel from Venezuela and North Korea while Chad was removed from this list in April 2018.
As being arrested for DUI in Sandy Springs can have dramatic repercussions, even first time convictions can lead to jail time, expensive fines and mandatory alcohol education classes and community service obligations. With additional convictions coming with license suspension or prison time looming large. An experienced DUI lawyer can negotiate plea bargains that reduce charges.
