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OH HB334
Bill
Status
10/27/2009
Primary Sponsor
John Domenick
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AI Summary
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Amends section 2929.02 of the Revised Code to change murder sentencing from an indefinite term of 15 years to life to an indefinite term with a minimum of 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, or 20 years and a maximum of life imprisonment.
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Maintains existing penalties for aggravated murder (death or life imprisonment) and special circumstances including sexual motivation specifications involving victims under 13 years old (30 years to life minimum).
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Preserves life imprisonment without parole for offenders convicted of murder with both sexual motivation and sexually violent predator specifications.
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Allows fines up to $15,000 for murder convictions and $25,000 for aggravated murder, provided they do not cause undue hardship or prevent victim restitution.
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Requires class two driver's license suspension for offenders who used a motor vehicle to commit murder or aggravated murder.
Legislative Description
To change the prison term for murder from an indefinite term of fifteen years to life to an indefinite term consisting of a minimum term of fifteen, sixteen, seventeen, eighteen, nineteen, or twenty years and a maximum term of life imprisonment.
Murder-more detailed minimum prison terms
Last Action
To Criminal Justice
10/27/2009