Weapons: firearms; sentencing guidelines; update references. Amends sec. 12, ch. IX & secs. 11b & 16m, ch. XVII of 1927 PA 175 (MCL 769.12 et seq.). TIE BAR WITH: SB 406'25
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Overview
This bill updates references in Michigan’s criminal procedure code related to weapons and sentencing guidelines. Specifically, it amends sections concerning felony combinations, subsequent felonies, and certain firearm-related offenses outlined in the Michigan Compiled Laws. The bill aims to ensure that sentencing guidelines accurately reflect current legal definitions and penalties.
Key provisions
- Increases potential prison sentences for individuals convicted of combinations of three or more felonies.
- Establishes specific sentencing guidelines for subsequent felonies based on their severity (serious crime or punishable by 5 years or more).
- Defines ‘listed prior felonies’ to include specific vehicle code violations and certain public health code offenses.
- Modifies parole eligibility for offenders sentenced under the bill, extending the period of incarceration.
- Applies to specific felonies listed in Chapter 28 of the Michigan Compiled Laws related to firearms and public safety.
- Updates references to certain offenses within Chapter XVII of 1927 PA 175.
- Requires that a conviction not be used to enhance a sentence under this section if that conviction is used to enhance a sentence under a statute that prohibits use of the conviction for further enhancement.
- Specifies that this bill is contingent on Senate Bill 406 being enacted.
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