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HB1739: Assault and battery; second and third offense against family or household member, penalty.

Chief Patron

Del. Bill Fralin (R-17)

Bill Fralin (R-17)
Roanoke, VA
Served: 2004–

Progress

Yes Introduced
Passed Committee
Yes Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed by Governor
Became Law

Status

Bill is Dead

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Summary

Second offense of assault and battery against a family or household member; penalty.  Provides that the penalty for any person who commits a second offense of assault and battery against a family or household member within five years following a conviction of a prior such offense shall include a six-month mandatory minimum term of incarceration. Assault and battery against a family or household member is a Class 1 misdemeanor.   View Full Text »

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