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HB 1157 Driving under influence of alcohol; subsequent offenses, penalty.

Introduced by: Richard P. Bell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Driving while intoxicated; subsequent offenses; penalty. Provides that a person who commits a third offense of driving while intoxicated within a 20-year period is guilty of a Class 6 felony and the punishment for a person who commits a fourth or subsequent offense within such period must include a mandatory minimum sentence of one year and a mandatory minimum fine of $1,000. Under current law, the relevant time period for applying enhanced penalties for subsequent offenses is 10 years.


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