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2004 SESSION

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HB 127 Driving under influence of alcoh. or drugs; proced. due to ref. to submit to breath or blood test.

Introduced by: David B. Albo | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

DUI; previous offender and breath test refusal. Punishes refusal to submit to a blood alcohol test as a Class 2 misdemeanor if the offender has a prior offense of DUI or refusal within 10 years, and as a Class 1 misdemeanor if the offender has two prior such offenses. Both offenses also carry a three-year license suspension.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Three-year license suspension for refusal. Provides that if the court or jury finds the defendant guilty of an offense of refusal to submit to a blood alcohol test occurring within 10 years of a prior DUI, as charged in the warrant or summons issued pursuant to § 18.2-268.3, the court shall suspend the defendant's privilege to drive for a period of three years.