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MI HB4463

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

10/8/2015

Primary Sponsor

Kurt Heise

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Origin

House of Representatives

98th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Amends Michigan sentencing guidelines to define offense variable 7 for aggravated physical abuse in criminal sentencing
  • Awards 50 points if a victim was treated with sadism, torture, excessive brutality, or similarly egregious conduct designed to substantially increase fear and anxiety during the offense
  • Awards 0 points if no victim was subjected to such treatment
  • Defines "sadism" as conduct that subjects a victim to extreme or prolonged pain or humiliation inflicted to produce suffering or for the offender's gratification
  • Takes effect January 5, 2016

Legislative Description

Criminal procedure; sentencing guidelines; offense variable for crime of aggravated physical abuse; modify. Amends sec. 37, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.37).

Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines

Last Action

Assigned Pa 137'15 With Immediate Effect

10/8/2015

Committee Referrals

Judiciary5/12/2015
Criminal Justice4/16/2015

Full Bill Text

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