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Some Maryland drunk drivers don’t even get a slap on the wrist
By Chris Swonger and Rich Leotta
Alcohol-impaired drivers killed 10,265 people across the nation in 2015. Among those lost was Montgomery County Police Officer Noah Leotta. Just 24 years old, he was killed by the exact crime he was trying to protect us from struck by a driver under the influence during a traffic stop of a suspected impaired driver.
The incident was yet another tragic wake-up call about the need for improved policies to combat alcohol-impaired driving. Fortunately, our state’s leaders heard that call loud and clear. In 2016, Maryland passed Noah’s Law to mandate the use of ignition interlocks better known as breathalyzers for motor vehicles to be installed in cars and trucks owned or operated by any convicted DUI offender.
Bill to eliminate mandatory prison sentences moves through Virginia General Assembly
The proposed bill aims to eliminate mandatory minimum prison sentences for most crimes, such as driving under the influence. Author: Kolbie Satterfield (WUSA 9), Associated Press Published: 8:59 PM EST February 12, 2021 Updated: 8:59 PM EST February 12, 2021
ARLINGTON, Va. Virginia lawmakers are looking at a bill that would eliminate mandatory prison sentences for most crimes.
It’s a justice reform measure that would eliminate mandatory minimums in favor of allowing judges more sentencing discretion.
Under the bill crimes such as DUI charges would have mandatory minimums removed.
“I don’t understand it at all, Greg Estep said. By lessening the sentencing for DUI’s it’s going to take a lot of the fear away and I’m afraid people will drink and drive all the more.
Virginia lawmakers advance bills eliminating mandatory minimums The Virginia State Capitol. (Source: Ned Oliver/Virginia Mercury) By Aaron Royce | Capital News Service | February 5, 2021 at 7:59 PM EST - Updated February 5 at 9:56 PM
RICHMOND, Va. Lawmakers in both chambers of the General Assembly advanced criminal justice reform measures that would eliminate mandatory minimums in favor of allowing judges more sentencing discretion.
Senate Bill 1443, introduced by Sen. John S. Edwards, D-Roanoke, narrowly passed Friday on a 21-17 vote.
The bill proposes to eliminate mandatory minimum prison sentences in Virginia for various crimes, including aggravated involuntary manslaughter, child pornography and violating a protective order for abuse victims. The legislation does not include Class 1 felonies such as willful and deliberate murder.
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