Aggravated involuntary manslaughter; punishment when committed by unlicensed driver. (HB1601)
Introduced By
Del. Chris Peace (R-Mechanicsville)
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
Aggravated involuntary manslaughter. Provides that any person who, as a result of driving under the influence in violation of clause (ii), (iii), or (iv) of 18.2-266 (DUI) or any local ordinance substantially similar thereto, unintentionally causes the death of another personwhile operating a motor vehicle (i) without a valid drivers license or (ii) when his license is suspended or revoked is guilty of aggravated involuntary manslaughter, a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of not less than one nor more than 20 years, one year of which shall be a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment. Under current law, a person is guilty of aggravated involuntary manslaughter when he causes the death of another while driving under the influence in a manner so gross, wanton, and culpable as to show a reckless disregard for human life. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
Date | Action |
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01/06/2011 | Committee |
01/06/2011 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/12/11 11101958D |
01/06/2011 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
01/07/2011 | Impact statement from (HB1601) |
01/07/2011 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB1601) |
02/08/2011 | Left in Courts of Justice |