Bill > HB2815

This bill increases penalties and parole restrictions for murder and attempted murder in West Virginia. Specifically, the bill raises the minimum prison sentence for second-degree murder from 10 to 20 years, and the maximum sentence from 40 to 40 years, with parole eligibility also pushed back to a minimum of 20 years. For attempted first-degree murder, the bill establishes a new penalty of 10 to 40 years in prison, and for attempted second-degree murder, a penalty of 5 to 20 years in prison. Additionally, the bill modifies parole eligibility for inmates serving life sentences, particularly for those convicted of first-degree murder, extending the time before parole consideration from 15 to 25 years for offenses committed on or after July 1, 2025. The changes aim to create stricter sentencing and parole guidelines for serious violent crimes, potentially serving as a deterrent and ensuring that those convicted of murder and attempted murder serve longer periods of incarceration before being considered for release.

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