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2004 SESSION

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SB 384 Driving under influence of alcohol or drugs; mandatory minimum sentence of 3rd offense, joint pros.

Introduced by: Thomas K. Norment, Jr. | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS PASSED: (all summaries)

Enhanced punishment for third DUI, etc. Increases the mandatory minimum sentence for a second DUI within five years from five to 20 days, establishes a mandatory minimum for a second within 10 years to 10 days, a third within 10 years from 60 to 90 days and a third within five years from 30 to 180 days. The blood alcohol level required for additional mandatory minimum penalties is lowered by .05 percent. The bill also extends the seven-day administrative operator's license suspension for a DUI arrest to 60 days for a second alleged offense, and until trial for a third alleged offense. In addition, the sentence of a person convicted of DUI while driving on a revoked license who has previously been convicted of DUI is to run concurrently with any other sentence.


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