Idaho § 18-8006A

§ 18-8006A.

aggravated driving while reckless. (1) A person shall be guilty of aggravated driving while reckless if he causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, or permanent disfigurement to any person other than himself in committing a violation of the provisions of section 49-1401 (1), Idaho Code.

(2) Any person who commits aggravated driving while reckless upon conviction:

(a) Shall be sentenced to the state board of correction for a term not to exceed fifteen (15) years. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 19-2601 , Idaho Code, should the court impose any sentence other than incarceration in the state penitentiary, the defendant shall be sentenced to the county jail for a mandatory minimum period of at least thirty (30) days, the first forty-eight (48) hours of which must be consecutive. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 18-111 , Idaho Code, a conviction under this section shall be deemed a felony;

(b) May be fined an amount not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000);

(c) Shall surrender his driver’s license or permit to the court;

(d) Shall have his driving privileges suspended by the court for a mandatory minimum period of one (1) year after release from imprisonment and may have his driving privileges suspended by the court for a period not to exceed five (5) years after release from imprisonment, during which time he shall have absolutely no driving privileges of any kind; and

(e) Shall be ordered by the court to pay restitution in accordance with chapter 53, title 19 , Idaho Code.

(3) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, any evidence of conviction under this section shall be admissible in any civil action for damages resulting from the occurrence. A conviction for the purposes of this section means that the person has pled guilty or has been found guilty, notwithstanding the form of the judgment or withheld judgment.

[18-8006A, added 2024, ch. 90, sec. 1, p. 429.]