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DeSantis Signs Bill Increasing Penalties for Repeat DUI Manslaughter, Other Fatal Offenses

DeSantis Signs Bill Increasing Penalties for Repeat DUI Manslaughter, Other Fatal Offenses
Michael Costeines
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June 7, 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Thursday increasing penalties on repeat offenders for convictions of driving under the influence manslaughter, boating under the influence manslaughter, vehicular homicide or vessel homicide. Specifically, HB 687 elevates the penalty for a conviction of DUI manslaughter, BUI manslaughter, vehicular homicide, or vessel homicide from a second-degree felony to a […]
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