Driving under influence of alcohol; suspension of driver's license pending appeal of conviction. (HB1686)
Introduced By
Del. David Toscano (D-Charlottesville)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
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to the circuit court, the Commissioner of Motor Vehicles shall not revoke that person's license until the appeal is withdrawn or the person is convicted in the circuit court.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pending the outcome of the appeal, the Commissioner shall not revoke that person's license until the appeal is withdrawn or the judgment is affirmed at the completion of the appeals process. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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12/11/2006 | Committee |
12/11/2006 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/07 078293525 |
12/11/2006 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/11/2007 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal Law |
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.