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IN HB1160

IN HB1160
Sentence enhancement for use of a firearm. Requires the state to seek to have a person who allegedly committed a felony sentenced to an additional fixed term of imprisonment of 10 years if the state can show beyond a reasonable doubt that the person knowingly or intentionally used a firearm in the commission of the felony. Provides that if the state proves beyond a reasonable doubt that a person knowingly or intentionally used a firearm in the commission of a felony, the court shall sentence the

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Introduced
01/08/2018
In Committee
01/08/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2018

Introduced Session

2018 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Sentence enhancement for use of a firearm. Requires the state to seek to have a person who allegedly committed a felony sentenced to an additional fixed term of imprisonment of 10 years if the state can show beyond a reasonable doubt that the person knowingly or intentionally used a firearm in the commission of the felony. Provides that if the state proves beyond a reasonable doubt that a person knowingly or intentionally used a firearm in the commission of a felony, the court shall sentence the person to an additional fixed term of imprisonment of 10 years. Specifies that the

AI Summary

This bill requires the state to seek a 10-year sentence enhancement if it can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a person knowingly or intentionally used a firearm in the commission of a felony. If the state proves this, the court shall impose the additional 10-year sentence, which is non-suspendible. The bill also specifies that plea agreements cannot prohibit the prosecution from seeking this sentence enhancement or the court from imposing it.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Courts and Criminal Code (on 01/08/2018)

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