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DE HB82

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

4/17/2013

Primary Sponsor

Ruth Briggs King

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases minimum sentence from 4 to 6 years at Level V for prohibited persons convicted of possessing a firearm while negligently causing serious physical injury or death
  • Increases minimum sentence from 6 to 8 years at Level V if the injury or death occurs within 10 years of a prior violent felony conviction or release from incarceration for a violent felony
  • Increases minimum sentence from 10 to 15 years at Level V for defendants with 2 or more prior convictions for violent felonies
  • Clarifies that violations are class B felonies and are not related or included offenses of other code provisions
  • Preserves ability to prosecute or sentence under other provisions of Delaware Code

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Relating To Penalties For Possession And Purchase Of Deadly Weapons By Persons Prohibited.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (JUDICIARY) in House with 6 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits

5/8/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/17/2013

Full Bill Text

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