HB905: Statutory burglary; increased punishment.

Chief Patron

Del. Dwight Jones (D-70)

Dwight Jones (D-70)
Richmond, VA
Served: 1994–

Progress

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

Status

01/28/2008: Failed to Pass in Committee

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Summary

Increased punishment for statutory burglary. Raises the penalty for statutory burglary (with intent to commit rape or murder, etc.) from the current Class 3 felony to a period of between 10 to 20 years in prison plus a $100,000 fine. The bill also raises the felony penalty for statutory burglary (with intent to commit larceny or assault and battery) from the current one to 20 years to two to 20 years in prison. The bill also eliminates the "Class 1 misdemeanor" option of 12 months jail confinement and a $2,500 fine for the latter offense.