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Bill Signed To Combat Underage Drinking And Drunk Driving
In his capacity as Acting Governor, Lt. Governor Aiona signed into law, H.B. 2639, H.B. 3242 and S.B. 702 as part of the Lingle-Aiona Administration's efforts to combat underage drinking and drunk driving.
"As parents and as community leaders, we can no longer view underage drinking as a minor infraction or 'rite of passage' for our teens," said Lt. Governor Aiona. "By condoning underage drinking, we are sanctioning illegal behavior and perpetuating a destructive cycle for our youth."
The new laws increase penalties for driving a motor vehicle with an alcohol blood level of 0.15 or higher, strengthen underage drinking enforcement by adding consumption, in addition to purchase and possession of alcohol, to the list of offenses prohibited by individuals under 21. The new "Use and Lose" law will suspend driving privileges for persons under 21 who illegally purchase, possess, or consume liquor.
Aggravated Vehicular Homicide (while driving intoxicated)
One state defines this as Class A Felony If any of the following conditions are present: Two or more prior (a) DUI convictions or Vehicular or (b) Vehicular Assault convictions or (c) any combination One prior Vehicular Homicide A BAC of .20 or greater at the time of the vehicular homicide and has one (1) prior DUI or Vehicular Assault offense
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Drinking While Boating Open containers are legal, but operators of boats are subject to boating while intoxicated laws, similar to driving a vehicle. Operators or passengers may also be subject to public intoxication laws
Arraignment
Definition:
Sometimes referred to as a “first appearance.” This date is typically located on the DWI Summons & Complaint near the “court appearance required” box that should be checked off. The arraignment is a formal procedure where rights are read, charges are read and explained, and a plea (guilty or not guilty) is entered.
OUI
Definition:
OUI is operating or attempting to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicants. "Intoxicants" are any substance, including alcohol and both illegal and prescription drugs. A person is "under the influence" if their mental or physical faculties are impaired to the slightest degree, regardless of whether it affects the a actual operation of the vehicle.
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