S 1157 South Carolina Senate · 2023-2024 Regular Session

DUI Plea Bargain

Summary
A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2930, RELATING TO OPERATING A MOTOR VEHICLE WHILE UNDER INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR DRUGS SO AS TO PREVENT THE PRACTICE OF PLEADING VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 56-5-2930 TO A LOWER PENALTY UNDER THE GUISE OF PLEADING TO A LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 56-5-2933, RELATING TO DRIVING WITH AN UNLAWFUL ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION SO AS TO PREVENT THE PRACTICE OF PLEADING VIOLATIONS OF SECTION 56-5-2933 TO A LOWER PENALTY UNDER THE GUISE OF PLEADING TO A LESSER INCLUDED OFFENSE.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Mar 2024
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Introduced Mar 13, 2024 Last action Mar 14, 2024
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Mar 13, 2024
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary
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Mar 13, 2024
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