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IN SB0331
Bill
AI Summary
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Increases leaving the scene of a fatal accident from a Level 5 felony to a Level 4 felony, and from Level 4 to Level 3 felony when combined with operating while intoxicated
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Elevates operating while intoxicated causing death from a Level 5 felony to a Level 4 felony, and from Level 4 to Level 3 felony for repeat offenders or those with high blood alcohol content (0.15+)
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Upgrades involuntary manslaughter and reckless homicide from Level 5 felonies to Level 4 felonies
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Restricts judicial discretion by requiring courts to impose at least the minimum sentence for Level 3 and Level 4 felony convictions involving death or serious bodily injury, limiting suspension to only the portion exceeding the minimum
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Effective date of July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Crimes involving the death of an individual. Increases the penalty for certain crimes involving death. Provides that a court may suspend only that part of a sentence that is in excess of the minimum sentence for a person convicted of a Level 3 or Level 4 felony for certain crimes involving death or serious bodily injury. (Current law provides that a court may suspend any part of a sentence for certain crimes involving death or serious bodily injury.) Makes a technical correction.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
1/7/2019