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AL SB117
Bill
AI Summary
SB117 Summary
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Defines "under the influence" for DUI offenses to include impairment from alcohol, controlled substances, drugs, or any combination thereof that prevents normal use of mental or physical faculties.
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Establishes that a person can be charged with DUI if they have a measurable amount of specified substances (including THC, alprazolam, hydrocodone, amphetamine, cocaine, morphine, and others) in their body, with an affirmative defense for valid prescriptions.
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Increases minimum mandatory sentence for a fourth or subsequent DUI conviction from 10 days to 90 days in jail.
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Removes the five-year limitation on prior DUI convictions considered during sentencing and allows courts to consider any prior DUI conviction from any state or territory.
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Makes a third or subsequent conviction for driving with a suspended/revoked license due to a DUI-related offense a Class A misdemeanor with a mandatory minimum 30 days in jail.
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles, driving under the influence, fourth conviction, mandatory minimum jail time increased, prior convictions, five-year limitation deleted and convictions from other states included, driving without a license from conviction, penalty for fourth offense, penalty increased, Secs. 32-5A-191, 32-6-19 am'd.
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Indefinitely Postponed
4/1/2014