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DE SB177

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/28/2014

Primary Sponsor

Margaret Henry

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Origin

Senate

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Reclassifies "Act of Intimidation" from a class E felony to a class D felony under Delaware Code § 3532
  • Reclassifies "Aggravated Act of Intimidation" from a class D felony to a class B felony under Delaware Code § 3533
  • Applies to persons who prevent or dissuade witnesses or victims from attending proceedings, testify at trials, or report crimes to law enforcement
  • Also applies to persons who retaliate against victims or witnesses by committing crimes against them
  • Increases penalties to deter criminals and associates from intimidating victims and witnesses involved in criminal investigations and prosecutions

Legislative Description

An Act To Amend Title 11 Of The Delaware Code Related To Witness Intimidation.

Last Action

Signed by Governor

5/28/2014

Committee Referrals

Judiciary4/8/2014
Judiciary3/21/2014

Full Bill Text

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