Montana HB542 would revise DUI offense penalties, making the third offense a felony.
Montana HB542 proposes to amend the state's driving under the influence (DUI) laws by changing the penalty for a third DUI offense to a felony. Under the current law, a third DUI offense is punishable by a fine and imprisonment, but it remains a misdemeanor. This bill would elevate the penalty to a felony, imposing stricter consequences for repeat offenders. The proposed changes include mandatory fines and imprisonment terms, with specific provisions for cases involving passengers under 16 years of age.
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