A 397
Creates first degree crime of home invasion, upgrades certain residential burglaries to second degree crime; requires juvenile carjacking and home invasion offenses be tried in county where delinquency occurred.
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Bill overview
This bill creates a first-degree crime of home invasion, upgrading certain residential burglaries to a second-degree crime. It also mandates that juvenile carjacking and home invasion offenses be tried in the county where the offense occurred. The bill defines home invasion as entering a residence with intent to commit a crime or cause harm, while specifying conditions under which burglary can be upgraded to a second-degree offense.
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Primary sponsors
Gerry Scharfenberger
Cosponsors
Al Barlas
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