2010 Regular Session

HOUSE BILL 739

File Code: Criminal Law - Substantive Crimes
Sponsored By:
Delegate Olszewski
Entitled:
Criminal Law - Malicious Destruction of Property - Affirmative Defense

Synopsis:

Establishing that it is an affirmative defense to a charge of malicious destruction of property that the defendant was attempting to repair, clean, remove, or cover a previous act of graffiti.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.
House Action
2/5
First Reading Judiciary
2/4
Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.
3/8
Unfavorable Report by Judiciary
Senate Action
No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Crimes and Punishments -see also- Penalties and Sentnc; etc.
Vandalism

Bill affects the following Statute:

Criminal Law
( 6-301 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
Committee Votes :
House
Judiciary