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MI HB4867

Bill

Status

Passed

10/22/2014

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Leonard

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Origin

House of Representatives

97th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends sentencing guidelines for Offense Variable 10 (exploitation of a vulnerable victim) under Michigan's criminal procedure law (MCL 777.40)

  • Expands definition of "predatory conduct" to include preoffense conduct directed at a law enforcement officer posing as a potential victim, in addition to actual victims

  • Maintains existing scoring system awarding 15 points for predatory conduct, 10 points for exploitation of physical/mental disability or abuse of authority, 5 points for exploitation through size/strength difference or victim's intoxicated/unconscious state, and 0 points for no exploitation

  • Clarifies that "exploit" means to manipulate a victim for selfish or unethical purposes and "vulnerability" means readily apparent susceptibility to injury, restraint, persuasion, or temptation

  • Effective immediately upon filing with the Secretary of State on October 17, 2014

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; offense variable 10 related to the exploitation of a vulnerable victim; expand definition of predatory conduct to include preoffense conduct directed at a law enforcement officer posing as a potential victim. Amends sec. 40, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.40).

Criminal procedure, sentencing

Last Action

Assigned Pa 350'14 With Immediate Effect

10/22/2014

Committee Referrals

Families, Seniors And Human Services12/5/2013
Criminal Justice6/20/2013

Full Bill Text

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