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AL HB224
Bill
Status
3/11/2014
Primary Sponsor
Stephen Hurst
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AI Summary
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Amends Alabama Code Sections 13A-6-61, 13A-6-63, and 13A-7-5 to establish mandatory minimum sentences for certain violent crimes when the victim is 65 years of age or older.
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Rape in the first degree: Persons convicted under subdivisions (1) or (2) must receive a minimum of 20 years in prison if the victim is 65 or older.
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Sodomy in the first degree: Persons convicted under subdivisions (1) or (2) must receive a minimum of 20 years in prison if the victim is 65 or older.
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Burglary in the first degree: Persons convicted under subdivision (2) (causing physical injury to a non-participant) must receive a minimum of 20 years in prison if the victim is 65 or older.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Rape, sodomy, burglary in the first degree, person convicted of these crimes under certain conditions sentenced to minimum of 20 yrs in prison if victim is 65 yrs old or older, Secs. 13A-6-61, 13A-6-63, 13A-7-5 am'd.
Crimes and Offenses
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 27 Favorable from Judiciary
3/19/2014