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MS HB820
Bill
Status
Failed
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Credell Calhoun
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 97-1-7 of the Mississippi Code to revise penalties for attempted capital offenses
- Specifies that attempting a capital offense shall be punished by imprisonment in the Penitentiary for a period not greater than the penalty prescribed for the actual commission of the offense or by a fine not greater than the fine imposed for actual commission
- Explicitly prohibits the death penalty from being imposed for attempted capital offenses
- Becomes effective July 1, 2012
Legislative Description
Crimes; revise penalties for attempted capital offenses.
Last Action
Died In Committee
3/6/2012
Full Bill Text
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