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2011 SESSION
HB 1601 Aggravated involuntary manslaughter; punishment when committed by unlicensed driver.
Introduced by: Christopher K. Peace | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Aggravated involuntary manslaughter. Provides that any person who, as a result of driving under the influence in violation of clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of § 18.2-266 (DUI) or any local ordinance substantially similar thereto, unintentionally causes the death of another personwhile operating a motor vehicle (i) without a valid driver’s license or (ii) when his license is suspended or revoked is guilty of aggravated involuntary manslaughter, a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one nor more than 20 years, one year of which shall be a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment. Under current law, a person is guilty of aggravated involuntary manslaughter when he causes the death of another while driving under the influence in a manner so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life.
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HISTORY
- 01/06/11 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101958D
- 01/06/11 House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
- 02/08/11 House: Left in Courts of Justice