Pennsylvania Toughens Penalties for Repeat DUI Drivers

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Drivers who have multiple DUI convictions will face stiffer penalties after Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation aimed at trying to end what critics call Pennsylvania's 'revolving door' for the most serious drunken motorists.

It aims to lengthen sentences by requiring someone convicted of a third DUI offense to serve consecutive sentences for separate counts, instead of serving the sentences at the same timeGov. Tom Wolf signed legislation Monday to increase penalties for motorists who have multiple DUI convictions to try to end what critics call Pennsylvania’s “revolving door” for the most serious drunken drivers.

The state Senate passed the final version last week after a couple of attempts to get the bill through the Legislature. The new law takes effect in November and increases penalties for some offenders who receive a third or subsequent DUI conviction. It aims to lengthen sentences by requiring someone convicted of a third DUI offense to serve consecutive sentences for separate counts, instead of serving the sentences at the same time.

 

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If someone has 5 DUI's and kills someone, you seriously need to look into who's response? Political leaders are no different from your basic blue collar workers.

Now do firearm violations

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