Upgrades burglary of a residence to a crime of the second degree; requires mandatory period of parole ineligibility if residence was occupied at time of offense.
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This bill changes the classification of burglary of a residence from a third-degree crime to a second-degree crime. It mandates a minimum period of parole ineligibility – 85% of the sentence – if the residence was occupied at the time of the offense. The bill also clarifies that entering or remaining in a dwelling with a person present constitutes a second-degree burglary, aligning with existing ‘No Early Release Act’ provisions.
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