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DE HB73
Bill
Status
6/19/2013
Primary Sponsor
John Mitchell
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AI Summary
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Increases minimum mandatory prison sentences for prohibited persons convicted of illegally possessing firearms or destructive weapons under Delaware Code Title 11, Section 1448(e)(1)
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Establishes one-year minimum sentence at Level V for persons with prior violent felony convictions who illegally possess firearms
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Establishes three-year minimum sentence at Level V for persons who illegally possess firearms within 10 years of a prior violent felony conviction, adjudication of delinquency, or prior firearm possession offense
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Establishes five-year minimum sentence at Level V for persons with two or more prior violent felony convictions who illegally possess firearms
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Expands definition of "violent felony" to include juvenile adjudications of delinquency for conduct that would constitute a violent felony if committed by an adult
Legislative Description
An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To The Possession Of Firearms By Prohibited Persons.
Last Action
Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in Senate with 5 On Its Merits
1/30/2014