HOUSE BILL 598

Sponsored By:

Delegates Genn, Bissett, and Comeau

Entitled:

Robbery and Robbery With a Deadly Weapon - Maximum Sentence

Synopsis:

Increasing the maximum penalty for robbery from 15 to 20 years and for robbery with a deadly weapon from 20 to 25 years; and providing for the application of the Act.

History by Legislative Date

House Action

2/6

First Reading Judiciary

2/11

Hearing 2/24 at 1:00 p.m.

3/2

Unfavorable Report by Judiciary

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Gilbert J. Genn, District 16

Delegate Phillip D. Bissett, District 30

Delegate Michael G. Comeau, District 35A

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS -see also- PENALTIES; SENTENCES

GUNS -see also- HUNTING

PENALTIES

ROBBERY

WEAPONS -see also- GUNS

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Article - 27 Crimes and Punishments

( 486 , 488 )

Documents:

Bill Text: First Reading (PDF), Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal Note: Available (PDF)

Amendments: None offered