Amends TCA Title 39, Chapter 13.
Tennessee SB0457 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 39, Chapter 13, by lowering the minimum blood alcohol concentration required for a conviction of aggravated vehicular assault and aggravated vehicular homicide from 20% to 15%. This change affects individuals charged with these offenses, making it easier to secure convictions for those with lower levels of intoxication. The bill also retains existing provisions regarding prior convictions for driving under the influence and related offenses.
Tennessee SB0457 amends the Tennessee Code Annotated (TCA) Title 39, Chapter 13, by lowering the minimum blood alcohol concentration required for a conviction of aggravated vehicular assault and aggravated vehicular homicide from 20% to 15%. This change affects individuals charged with these offenses, making it easier to secure convictions for those with lower levels of intoxication. The bill also retains existing provisions regarding prior convictions for driving under the influence and related offenses.
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