Driving under influence of alcohol; penalty for involuntary manslaughter. (HB42)

Introduced By

Del. Dave Albo (R-Springfield) with support from 15 copatrons, whose average partisan position is:

Description

Punishment for DUI manslaughter. Imposes a one-year mandatory minimum term of imprisonment for causing the death of another while driving intoxicated, and imposes a five-year mandatory minimum term of imprisonment (currently one year) for the same offense when the conduct of the intoxicated driver was so gross, wanton and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life. Amends § 18.2-36.1 (“Certain conduct punishable as involuntary manslaughter.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Outcome

No Richmond Sunlight visitors voted on this bill while voting was open.