DUI of alcohol or drugs; maximum punishment. (SB299)

Introduced By

Sen. Ken Cuccinelli (R-Fairfax)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Description

Mandatory minimum punishment for DUI. Clarifies that in no case shall mandatory minimum punishments for DUI cumulate so as to exceed the statutory maximum punishment for a Class 1 misdemeanor or, in the case of a third or subsequent offense, for a Class 6 felony. Amends § 18.2-270 (“Penalty for driving while intoxicated; subsequent offense; prior conviction.”), of the Code of Virginia. View Full Text »

Status

03/30/2006: signed by governor
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