Statutory burglary; increased punishment. (HB905)
Introduced By
Del. Dwight Jones (D-Richmond)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
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. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/08/2008 | Committee |
| 01/08/2008 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 086275580 |
| 01/08/2008 | Referred to Committee for Courts of Justice |
| 01/09/2008 | Impact statement from VCSC (HB905) |
| 01/16/2008 | Assigned Courts sub: Criminal |
| 01/28/2008 | Stricken from docket by Courts of Justice |