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NM SB120

NM SB120
Brandishing A Firearm Sentences


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Introduced
01/20/2022
In Committee
01/24/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/17/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL SENTENCING; ENHANCING THE SENTENCES FOR SECOND AND SUBSEQUENT INSTANCES OF BRANDISHING A FIREARM DURING THE COMMISSION OF A NONCAPITAL FELONY.

AI Summary

This bill enhances the sentences for second and subsequent instances of brandishing a firearm during the commission of a non-capital felony. Specifically, it increases the basic sentence of imprisonment by 5 years for the first offense, 7 years for the second offense, and 9 years for the third or subsequent offense, with slightly reduced increases for serious youthful offenders or youthful offenders. The bill also provides definitions and procedures for determining whether a firearm was "brandished" during the commission of the offense.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Senate Judiciary Committee (00:00 1/31/2022 Room 321) (on 01/31/2022)

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