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MS SB2860

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Phillip Gandy

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Origin

Senate

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes "James' Law" to increase penalties for DUI offenses that result in death in Mississippi

  • Increases the minimum prison sentence for causing death while driving under the influence from the previous standard to a mandatory minimum of 10 years, with a maximum of life imprisonment

  • Requires any person charged with causing death while driving under the influence to post bail before being released after arrest

  • Maintains existing DUI penalties for other offenses, including fines ranging from $250-$5,000, jail time from 48 hours to 5 years, and license suspensions from 90 days to 5 years depending on number of offenses

  • Preserves "Zero Tolerance for Minors" provisions applying stricter blood alcohol limits (.02% vs .08%) for drivers under age 21

Legislative Description

Implied Consent Law; revise penalty when death results from aggravated DUI.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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