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Panel approves restitution measure for children after intoxicated-driving deaths or disability
Summary
On Feb. 6 the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced SB 356, a bill that would require a defendant convicted of causing the death or disability of a parent or legal guardian by vehicle operation while under the influence to make restitution in the form of financial support to each child of the victim.
On Feb. 6 the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced SB 356, a bill that would require a defendant convicted of causing the death or disability of a parent or legal guardian by vehicle operation while under the influence to make restitution in the form of financial support to each child of the victim.
William Bento of the Office of the Public Defender testified in opposition, arguing courts lack an effective enforcement mechanism under criminal restitution alone because a sentencing court loses jurisdiction when a jail term or probation expires.…
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