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Judiciary panel backs tougher penalties for drivers who flee police in high-speed pursuits
Summary
The Senate Judiciary subcommittee reported S.111 out favorably after adopting an amendment that would increase criminal penalties for drivers who fail to stop for law enforcement during high-speed pursuits.
The Senate Judiciary subcommittee reported S.111 out favorably after adopting an amendment that would increase criminal penalties for drivers who fail to stop for law enforcement during high-speed pursuits.
Maura, committee staff, said S.111 would make failure to stop during a pursuit a felony when the driver "increases speed or takes evasive actions to avoid the pursuing law enforcement vehicle" and described a subcommittee amendment that removed an explicit video-recording requirement. The bill would require a minimum prison term of three years and a maximum of five years on…
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