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MS HB1315
Bill
Status
Failed
2/3/2015
Primary Sponsor
Credell Calhoun
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AI Summary
- Amends Section 97-1-7 of the Mississippi Code to establish penalty provisions for attempted capital offenses
- For attempted murder convictions, allows life imprisonment if fixed by jury in a separate sentencing proceeding, or a minimum of 20 years imprisonment if the jury cannot agree
- Establishes that penalties for any attempted capital offense cannot exceed the penalty for the actual commission of the offense, but explicitly prohibits imposing the death penalty
- Takes effect July 1, 2015
Legislative Description
Crimes; revise penalties for attempted capital offenses.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/3/2015
Committee Referrals
Judiciary B1/19/2015
Full Bill Text
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