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HB 519 Violent felony; definition, assault and battery against a law-enforcement officer, etc.

Introduced by: Robert B. Bell | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Definition of violent felony; assault and battery against a law-enforcement officer, etc. Adds to the list of violent felonies assault and battery against a judge, magistrate, law-enforcement officer, correctional officer, firefighter, or other public safety personnel. The consequences when an offense falls under the definition of violent felony include increased sentencing ranges, enhanced punishment for certain other offenses, restricted eligibility for participation in a drug treatment court, a presumption against bail for persons illegally present in the United States, and an expansion of the definition of victim for the purpose of compensation of crime victims.

FULL TEXT

• 01/08/18  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102556D  pdf | impact statements

HISTORY

• 01/08/18  House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18102556D
• 01/08/18  House: Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice
• 02/15/18  House: Left in Courts of Justice