Sentencing proceeding by the jury after conviction; recommendation of leniency. (SB326)

Introduced By

Sen. Creigh Deeds (D-Bath)

Description

Sentencing proceeding by the jury after conviction; recommendation of leniency. Provides that a jury may, in ascertaining the punishment for a person convicted of a felony or Class 1 misdemeanor, recommend that the sentence imposed be suspended in whole or in part, or that sentences imposed for multiple offenses be served concurrently, except where such suspension of sentence or concurrent service is prohibited by law. The bill prohibits the trial court from imposing an active term of incarceration in excess of the active term of incarceration recommended by the jury. Read the Bill »

Status

12/04/2020: Failed to Pass in Committee

History