Bill > HB35

This bill amends Louisiana's existing hit-and-run driving law to establish a minimum mandatory sentence for drivers who are involved in accidents resulting in death or serious bodily injury. Specifically, the bill modifies the penalties for hit-and-run driving by adding language that requires a driver to serve a minimum of two years in prison without the possibility of parole, probation, or sentence suspension, in addition to the existing maximum penalty of ten years. The bill clarifies that the offense applies when the driver knew or should have known about the death or serious bodily injury and that their vehicle was directly involved in the accident. The changes aim to create a stricter punishment for drivers who leave the scene of an accident involving severe consequences, potentially serving as a deterrent and providing more accountability for such dangerous behavior. The modification ensures that individuals convicted of this serious offense will serve at least two years of hard time, regardless of other mitigating circumstances.

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https://www.legis.la.gov/legis/BillInfo.aspx?s=25rs&b=HB35&sbi=y