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MI HB4478
Bill
Status
10/25/2011
Primary Sponsor
Lisa Lyons
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AI Summary
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Amends Michigan's sentencing guidelines statute (MCL 777.16n) to add 14 forgery and counterfeiting offenses to the sentencing guidelines framework.
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Establishes sentencing classifications and maximum penalties for offenses including forgery (Class E, 14-year maximum), uttering forged real estate documents (Class C, 14-year maximum), and counterfeiting coins (Class E, life maximum).
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Applies sentencing guidelines to property crimes involving forged financial documents, counterfeit notes and coins, and items bearing counterfeit marks, with penalties ranging from 4 to life imprisonment depending on offense class.
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Takes effect January 1, 2012, contingent on the enactment of House Bill 4462 of the 96th Legislature.
Legislative Description
Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for forgery and uttering and publishing of real estate instruments; enact. Amends sec. 16n, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.16n). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4462'11
Property, other
Last Action
Assigned Pa 207'11 With Immediate Effect
10/25/2011