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MO SB911
Bill
Status
2/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Douglas Libla
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AI Summary
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Repeals and replaces section 569.130, RSMo, regarding the claim of right defense for property damage offenses.
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Allows defendants to raise a claim of right defense when damaging property of another if they have reasonable grounds to believe they have a legal right to do so.
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Places burden on the defendant to raise and inject the issue of claim of right into the case.
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Prohibits tenants who willfully or wantonly destroy, deface, damage, impair, or remove any part of a leased structure, dwelling unit, or related facilities and equipment from using the claim of right defense.
Legislative Description
Prohibits tenants who willfully damage rental property from being able to raise the defense of claim of right in cases involving certain property crimes
Last Action
Hearing Conducted S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee
3/31/2014