American Samoa § 22.0708 - Causing death or bodily injury while driving under the influence
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 22.0708 — Causing death or bodily injury while driving under the influence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22.0708. Causing death or bodily injury while driving under the influence
Any person operating or driving a motor vehicle, boat or ship of any kind while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, and who, by reason of such condition, does any act or neglects any duty imposed by law, which act or neglect of duty causes the death of or bodily injury to any person, shall be punished by imprisonment for not more than 5 years, or a fine not more than $5,000, or both.
Source: official American Samoa text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 22.0708
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 22.0708 cover?
Section 22.0708 ("Causing death or bodily injury while driving under the influence") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 22.0708?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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