Bill > H1616

This bill proposes to increase criminal penalties under Section 15D of Chapter 265 of the Massachusetts General Laws by extending prison sentences for certain violent acts. Specifically, the bill modifies two separate sections of the existing law: first, it increases the minimum prison sentence from 5 years to 10 years for a specific type of violent offense, and second, it raises the maximum prison sentence from 10 years to 15 years for the same type of offense. While the exact nature of the violent act is not detailed in the provided text, the bill represents a legislative effort to impose stricter punishments by lengthening both the minimum and maximum potential prison terms. By increasing these sentencing parameters, the bill aims to potentially deter violent criminal behavior and provide judges with more latitude in sentencing within a higher range of years.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H1616