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NY S07843
Bill
Status
Introduced
8/24/2012
Primary Sponsor
Malcolm Smith
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AI Summary
- Elevates criminal possession of a firearm in the fourth degree from a class A misdemeanor to a class D felony
- Increases penalties for firearm-related crimes across all degrees, upgrading criminal possession in the third degree to a class C felony (if firearm), criminal use of a firearm in the second degree to a class B felony, and criminal sale of firearms in the first through third degrees to class A, B, and C felonies respectively
- Upgrades criminal purchase of a weapon from a class A misdemeanor to a class D felony
- Classifies criminal possession of a firearm in the first degree and criminal use of a firearm in the first degree as class A violent felony offenses with mandatory determinate sentences of 10 to 25 years
- Adds criminal possession of a firearm in the fourth degree as a class D violent felony offense with mandatory sentences of at least 5 years and not exceeding 8 years
Legislative Description
Increases penalties for all offenses involving the possession, use, sale or purchase of firearms.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
8/24/2012
Committee Referrals
Rules8/24/2012
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