Bill Summary for S 241 (2011-2012)

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Jun 16 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 241 (Public) Filed Monday, March 7, 2011
TO REQUIRE THAT DWI SENTENCING BE AT LEVEL ONE IF THE OFFENSE OCCURS WITH A CHILD LESS THAN SIXTEEN YEARS OF AGE IN THE VEHICLE.
Intro. by Purcell, Allran, Atwater.

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House amendment makes the following changes to 3rd edition. Amends GS 20-179(c)(4) to clarify that driving by the defendant while (1) a child under the age of 18, (2) a person with the mental development of a child under the age of 18, or (3) a person with a physical disability preventing unaided exit from the vehicle was in the vehicle at the time of the offense is a grossly aggravating factor. Makes conforming change to the bill title.