"Stolen Vehicle Possession Accountability Act"; increases penalties for adult and juvenile repeat offenses of receiving stolen motor vehicle.
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Overview
This bill, the Stolen Vehicle Possession Accountability Act, increases penalties for adults and juveniles who repeatedly receive stolen motor vehicles. It elevates the crime from a third to a second degree offense for those convicted or adjudicated delinquent of a third such offense within 15 years. The bill also mandates a minimum period of parole ineligibility for repeat offenders and establishes a process for juvenile courts to waive jurisdiction in cases involving repeat offenses.
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Anthony Bucco
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