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AL SB162
Bill
AI Summary
SB162 Summary
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Increases minimum mandatory sentence for fourth or subsequent DUI conviction from 10 to 90 days in county jail, making it a Class C felony with 1-10 years imprisonment.
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Removes the five-year limitation on prior DUI convictions that courts can consider when imposing sentences; convictions within 10 years are mandatory to use, and older convictions may be considered within sentencing guidelines.
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Expands DUI offense definition to include any quantifiable amount of specified controlled substances (alprazolam, hydrocodone, amphetamine, cocaine, oxycodone, etc.) or greater than 5 nanograms of THC per milliliter of blood.
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Creates new crime for driving with suspended/revoked license due to DUI-related offense as Class A misdemeanor with minimum mandatory 30-day jail sentence on third or subsequent conviction.
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Applies retroactively to certain offenders who filed appeals or won appeals before enactment, allowing suspension/revocation to be stayed upon ignition interlock device compliance.
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
Pending third reading on day 19 Favorable from Public Safety and Homeland Security with 1 amendment
4/30/2015