DUI
Criminal justice bills passed in 2023 described as ‘just a start’ for lawmakers
The recently concluded legislative session emphasized and funded criminal justice to an extent not seen in a decade, but according to some prosecutors and lawmakers, it’s just the start of reforms. The focus next year, they say, should be on rehabilitation. “We’ve had legislators who have reached out and have already said, ‘Hey, what can […]
House advances mandatory minimums for drunken driving
The state House of Representatives passed a bill to impose mandatory minimum sentences on anyone who gets four or more driving under the influence convictions. The passage of House Bill 1170 comes shortly after Senate passage of a proposal to limit parole for the most violent offenders. HB 1170 comes from Rep. Chris Karr, R-Sioux […]