Operation of a motor vehicle upon the highways of the Commonwealth after conviction; petition procedures. States that upon a conviction for involuntary manslaughter as a result of driving under the influence or maiming as a result of driving under the influence, the court shall order the person convicted not to operate a motor vehicle upon the highways of the Commonwealth. The bill provides that after five years have passed from the date of the conviction, the convicted person may petition the court that entered the conviction for the right to operate a motor vehicle upon the highways of the Commonwealth and upon consideration of such petition, the court may restore the right to operate a motor vehicle subject to such terms and conditions as the court deems appropriate, including terms set forth in relevant law.The bill also includes all enumerated violations of driving under the influence for the offense of conduct punishable as involuntary manslaughter. Under current law, the only violations included are driving (i) while such person is under the influence of alcohol; (ii) while such person is under the influence of any narcotic drug or any other self-administered intoxicant or drug of whatsoever nature, or any combination of such drugs, to a degree that impairs his ability to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine, or train safely; and (iii) while such person is under the combined influence of alcohol and any drug or drugs to a degree that impairs his ability to drive or operate any motor vehicle, engine, or train safely.
Sponsored bills
Celebrating the life of Karen Harrison Jones.
Celebrating the life of Karen Harrison Jones.
Celebrating the life of Janet Marie Brooking.
Commending Peter A. Blake.
Commending Scott McGeary.
Appointment of counsel for accused; feloniespunishable by a mandatory minimum term of confinement for life.Provides that in any case in which an indigent defendant is chargedwith any felony punishable by a mandatory minimum term of confinementfor life, the court shall appoint two competent, qualified, and experiencedattorneys, one of whom shall be the public defender in a jurisdictionin which a public defender office is established, for the defendant.Under current law, the court is required to appoint two such attorneysin cases in which an indigent defendant is charged with a Class 1felony. This bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Criminal JusticeConference.
Commending Sandra Gioia Treadway.