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Bill would let Maryland apply repeat-offender sentencing enhancements for qualifying out-of-state convictions
Summary
Supporters said HB 13-50 would permit Maryland prosecutors to seek subsequent-offender penalties when a prior qualifying conviction occurred in another jurisdiction, including other states, federal, military, or tribal courts; victims’ advocates and state’s attorneys urged a favorable report.
Delegate Lauren Arkin introduced House Bill 13-50 to the House Judiciary Committee to permit certain subsequent-offender penalties — currently available only when the prior conviction occurred in Maryland — to apply when the prior qualifying offense was a conviction in another jurisdiction.
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