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AR HB1282

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

4/22/2015

Primary Sponsor

Marshall Wright

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th General Assembly (2015 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Persons arrested for violating § 5-65-103 (driving while intoxicated) must be tried on those charges or plead to those charges without reduction
  • DWI charges cannot be reduced as part of prosecution or plea negotiations
  • Law enforcement officers must file citations for DWI violations with the court as soon as possible
  • Amends Arkansas Code § 5-65-107 to clarify and strengthen prosecution procedures for DWI cases

Legislative Description

Concerning The Prosecution Of Driving While Intoxicated Cases.

Last Action

Died in Senate at Sine Die adjournment.

4/22/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/9/2015
Judiciary2/6/2015

Full Bill Text

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