re: Update on Ruggs: Accused of driving 156 MPH, .161 BAC and loaded weapon

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Looks like someone can't be charged with vehicular homicide unless they have 3 prior DUI convictions. Looks to me like the max sentence is 6 years for the Death caused by DUI with wanton disregard for others

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You're reading the wrong statute or misinterpreting what you're reading. DUI causing death is a class B felony with a minimum of 2 years and a max of 20. If you have had 3 prior DUI convictions, it is enhanced to vehicular homicide which carries a sentence of 25 to life with parole eligibility after 10, which is a class A felony.