Criminal procedure: sentencing guidelines; sentencing guidelines for driver causing death of blind person or dog guide in crosswalk; enact. Amends sec. 17b, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 777.17b). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0388'25
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Overview
This bill amends sentencing guidelines for drivers who cause the death of a blind person or a service animal (dog guide) while crossing a crosswalk in a grossly negligent manner. Specifically, it increases the potential penalties for offenses related to causing the death of a blind pedestrian or their service animal. The bill is contingent on the enactment of Senate Bill 388.
Key provisions
- Increases the maximum sentence for causing the death of a blind person while driving in a grossly negligent manner (from 10 years to potentially higher).
- Increases the maximum sentence for causing the death of a service animal (dog guide) while driving in a grossly negligent manner (from 5 years to potentially higher).
- Addresses offenses related to the death of a blind person or service animal under specific Michigan Compiled Laws sections.
- The amendment is contingent on the passage of Senate Bill 388.
- The bill modifies existing sentencing guidelines within Chapter XVII of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Who is affected
- Drivers
- Blind pedestrians
- Service animal handlers (owners of dog guides)
- Prosecutors
- The judicial system
Notable changes
- Introduces specific sentencing enhancements for causing death involving blind individuals or their service animals in crosswalks.
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