Juveniles; loss of driving privileges for alcohol, firearm, and drug offenses. (HB908)

Introduced By

Del. Rob Bell (R-Charlottesville)

Description

Punishment for delinquent acts.  Provides that if a juvenile commits a second or subsequent offense of underage possession of alcohol he may be denied his driver's license for up to one year. Currently, for any such offense, the denial is for six months. Additionally, the bill provides that for a second or subsequent offense of underage possession of alcohol, public intoxication, or possession of a handgun or streetsweeper shotgun, his case shall not be simply dismissed upon completion of terms and conditions, as is currently an option, but shall be disposed of according to 16.2-278.8 (multiple options, including commitment to the Department of Juvenile Justice).   View Full Text »

Outcome

3 votes