Bill Summaries: S589 (2015-2016 Session)

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  • Bill S 589 (2015-2016)
    Summary date: Mar 30 2015 - View summary

    Amends GS 14-7.1, concerning the definition of a felony offense for the purpose of declaring individuals to be a habitual felon, providing that (1) an offense that is a felony and committed under the laws of another state and for which a guilty plea entered or a conviction returned, (2) an offense that is a crime under the laws of another state that does not classify any crimes as felonies but that are punishable by imprisonment for more than a year in state prison and for which a guilty plea has been entered or a conviction returned, and (3) any offense that is a felony under federal law are considered felony offenses for the purposes of determining if an individual is a habitual felon. Makes clarifying and organizational changes.
    Courts/Judiciary, Criminal Justice, Corrections (Sentencing/Probation), Criminal Law and Procedure
    GS 14

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