1999 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 703

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes Prior Year Introduction As: HB 313/98 - JUD Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 949
Sponsored By:
Senator Collins (Baltimore County Administration)
Entitled:
Unlawful Taking of Vehicle - Theft Offenses - Preclusion

Synopsis:

Clarifying that prosecution of a person for the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle does not preclude prosecution of that person for theft of a motor vehicle; providing that if a person is convicted of both theft and the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle for the same act or transaction, the conviction for the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle shall merge for specified purposes into the conviction of theft; and increasing the maximum penalties for the unlawful taking of a motor vehicle to a fine of $5,000 or imprisonment for 10 years or both.

History by Legislative Date

Senate Action
2/19
First Reading Senate Rules
2/25
Re-referred Judicial Proceedings
Hearing 3/10 at 1:00 p.m.
3/22
Unfavorable Report by Judicial Proceedings
House Action
No Action
Sponsored by:
Senator Michael J. Collins, District 6
Baltimore County Administration
Bill indexed under the following Subjects:
CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES
MOTOR VEHICLES -see also- ABANDONED VEH; OFF-RD. VEH.; TRUCK
THEFT -see also- SHOPLIFTING
Bill affects the following Statutes:
Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments
( 342 , 342A )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered