DA Calls for Tougher DUI Penalties After Student's Death

Following the death of Arbor View High School senior McKenzie Scott, allegedly caused by a drunk driver whose blood alcohol content was reported at nearly four times the legal limit, Clark County District Attorney Steve Wolfson is calling for tougher DUI penalties in Nevada. Wolfson and Scott’s family emphasized that current laws are inadequate and stressed the need for legislative reform to deter future tragedies, urging the public to contact lawmakers. Pending legislative proposals, including Senate Bills 304, 309, and 457, aim to increase prison sentences for DUI resulting in death, with some bills proposing charges of second-degree murder for fatal cases. Wolfson and other prosecutors argue that harsher punishments would better reflect the severity of such offenses and potentially prevent repeat incidents. The case has prompted renewed public and political focus on the frequency of deadly DUI incidents in Las Vegas and the limitations of existing penalties. Scott’s family and supporters hope that legislative changes will help ensure her death leads to meaningful action.