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MI HB4867
Bill
Status
10/22/2014
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Leonard
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AI Summary
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Amends sentencing guidelines for Offense Variable 10 (exploitation of a vulnerable victim) under Michigan's criminal procedure law (MCL 777.40)
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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
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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
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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
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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