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HB 1808 Assault and battery in the presence of a minor; penalty.

Introduced by: Wendy W. Gooditis | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Assault and battery in the presence of a minor; penalty. Provides that any person who commits assault and battery or assault and battery against a family or household member while (i) in the physical presence of a minor and (ii) knowing or having reason to know that such minor may see or hear such assault and battery is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class 6 felony for a second or subsequent offense. The bill also provides any person who commits a felony act of violence while (a) in the physical presence of a minor and (b) knowing or having reason to know that such minor may see or hear such assault and battery is guilty of a Class 5 felony.


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