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HB 908 Juveniles; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses.

Introduced by: Robert B. Bell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles | history

SUMMARY AS PASSED:

Punishment for delinquent acts. Provides that for a second or subsequent offense of underage possession of alcohol, public intoxication, or possession of a handgun or streetsweeper shotgun, the charges against a juvenile shall not be dismissed upon completion of terms and conditions,  but must be disposed of according to § 16.1-278.8, which allows multiple dispositional options.

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Punishment for delinquent acts.  Provides that if a juvenile commits a second or subsequent offense of underage possession of alcohol he may be denied his driver's license for up to one year. Currently, for any such offense, the denial is for six months. Additionally, the bill provides that for a second or subsequent offense of underage possession of alcohol, public intoxication, or possession of a handgun or streetsweeper shotgun, his case shall not be simply dismissed upon completion of terms and conditions, as is currently an option, but shall be disposed of according to § 16.1-278.8 (multiple options, including commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice).