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PA SB588

PA SB588
In general provisions, further providing for when prosecution barred by former prosecution for different offense.


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Introduced
04/21/2021
In Committee
07/06/2022
Crossed Over
06/15/2021
Passed
07/07/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/11/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in general provisions, further providing for when prosecution barred by former prosecution for different offense.

AI Summary

This bill amends Title 18 (Crimes and Offenses) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes to further provide for when prosecution is barred by a former prosecution for a different offense. Specifically, it adds an exception to the existing law, allowing for a separate trial of an offense or allowing prosecution for an offense that was previously a summary or summary traffic offense, even if it arose from the same criminal episode as a prior prosecution.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Justice

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Act No. 85 of 2022 (on 07/11/2022)

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