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HB1686: Driving under influence of alcohol; suspension of driver's license pending appeal of conviction.
Chief Patron
Del.
David Toscano (D-57)
David Toscano
(D-57)
Charlottesville, VA
Served: 2006–
Progress
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Status
Bill is Dead
Summary
Suspension of driver's license pending appeal of DUI conviction. Provides that when a person is found guilty of DUI and appeals the judgment to the circuit court, the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall not revoke that person's license until the appeal is withdrawn or the person is convicted in the circuit court. The bill also provides that when a person appeals a judgment from the circuit court to the Court of Appeals and the circuit court provides that the execution of the sentence is suspended pending the outcome of the appeal, the Commissioner shall not revoke that person's license until the appeal is withdrawn or the judgment is affirmed at the completion of the appeals process. View Full Text »
Poll Results
6 votes
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Comments
Wow. Toscano's a brave man for sailing against the prevailing winds of the facsist MADD mothers.
The MADD mothers are fascists? What does that make drunk drivers? Patriots?
This is a terrible bill.