DUI; definition of substantially similar laws for determining number of prior offenses. (SB1424)

Introduced By

Sen. Steve Martin (R-Chesterfield) with support from co-patron Del. Kirk Cox (R-Colonial Heights)

Progress

√	Introduced
X	Passed Committee
☐	Passed House
√	Passed Senate
☐	Signed by Governor
☐	Became Law

Description

DUI; prior offenses. Provides a definition of "substantially similar" for the purpose of determining when an out-of-state DUI conviction can be used to enhance punishment for a current Virginia DUI offense. Out-of-state laws that criminalize driving (i) while intoxicated, impaired, or under the influence and define intoxication or impairment as 0.08 or (ii) under the influence of, or while impaired by, alcohol, a drug, or alcohol and a drug are deemed to be substantially similar laws. View Full Text »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

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Bill Text

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