The utilization of these laws for both new offenses and enhanced penalties for current offenses depend upon actions of prosecutors and the courts. At this time, the DOC is unable to determine the number of people that would be convicted under the provisions of this proposal to estimate the potential need for additional capital improvements. No direct fiscal impact to small businesses would be expected as a result of this proposal. This proposal makes a number of changes to statutes regarding blood alcohol content traffic violations. A misdemeanor for the first offense.
Persistent offenders are guilty of a class B felony.
A felony for a fifth and subsequent violation. A misdemeanor for the first violation and a class D felony for the second and subsequent violations. Involuntary manslaughter in the first degree includes causing the death of another while operating a vehicle or boat in an intoxicated condition. Involuntary manslaughter in the first degree is increased from a class C to a class B felony. Involuntary manslaughter in the second degree is committed when a person recklessly causes the death of another and is a class C felony.