MN SF3830

Increases maximum prison sentences for criminal vehicular injury crimes when committed within ten years of a qualified prior driving offense: from 5 years to 7 years for great bodily harm; from 3 years to 5 years for substantial bodily harm; from 1 year to a year and a day for bodily harm; and from 5 years to 7 years for injury to an unborn child.

Expands the definition of "qualified prior driving offense" to include DWI convictions under Minnesota Statutes 2012 section 609.21 (subdivisions 1-4, clauses 2-6) and Minnesota Statutes 2006 section 609.21 (subdivisions 1-4, clauses 2-6), in addition to existing convictions.

Applies enhanced penalties only when the criminal vehicular operation involves negligence while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, hazardous substances, or reckless conduct (clauses 2-6 of the crime statutes).

Effective August 1, 2018, and applies to crimes committed on or after that date.