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Committee approves sentence enhancement bill for violent crimes at houses of worship
Senate Judiciary Committee - Senate · April 5, 2019
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Summary
The Judiciary panel approved House Bill 18‑09 to add an additional 1–10 year term for serious violent offenses occurring at churches or similar places; the additional term was described as 'day for day' and ineligible for early release by the Arkansas Public Defender representative.
The Senate Judiciary Committee approved House Bill 18‑09, which would add an additional term of imprisonment for offenders who commit serious violent acts at churches or other places of worship.
Senator Clark said the bill authorizes an extra term of one to ten years…
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