SB 1284
An Act amending Titles 18 (Crimes and Offenses) and 42 (Judiciary and Judicial Procedure) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in authorized disposition of offenders, further providing for sentence for murder, murder of unborn child and murder of law enforcement officer; and, in sentencing, further providing for sentences for offenses committed against law enforcement officer.
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Bill overview
This bill amends Pennsylvania law to increase penalties for certain crimes. Specifically, it raises the potential prison sentence for attempting to murder, conspiring to murder, or murdering an unborn child to a maximum of 40 years if serious bodily injury results, and up to a maximum of life imprisonment if serious bodily injury does occur. Additionally, it establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years for criminal attempt, conspiracy, or assault of a law enforcement officer where serious bodily injury results.
Key provisions
- Increases the maximum prison sentence for attempted murder, murder of an unborn child, and murder of a law enforcement officer to 40 years with serious bodily injury, and life imprisonment without.
- Establishes a mandatory minimum sentence of 20 years for criminal attempt, conspiracy, or assault of a law enforcement officer where serious bodily injury results.
- Defines ‘law enforcement officer’ using the existing definition of ‘peace officer’.
- Defines ‘serious bodily injury’ using the existing definition.
- Specifies penalties for offenses under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2507(a) and 18 Pa.C.S. § 2702.1(a)(1).
Who is affected
- Individuals convicted of murder, murder of an unborn child, or murder of a law enforcement officer.
- Law enforcement officers.
- The judicial system in Pennsylvania.
- Potential defendants charged with crimes against law enforcement.
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David Argall
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