The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 227 authored by Sen. Grooms, on robbery of a pharmacy. The bill enhances robbery from a Level 5 to Level 4 felony if the robbery involves theft of a controlled substance from a person on the premises of a pharmacy; enhances such robberies committed while armed or resulting in bodily injury to a Level 3 felony (or Level 2 if … [Read more...] about Robbery of a pharmacy
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Various criminal law issues
The Senate Appropriations Committee heard HB 1304 on various criminal law issues sponsored Sen. Steele and Sen. R. Michael Young. The committee adopted three amendments. Two of the amendments made language changes and technical corrections. The third amendment, introduced by Sen. Kenley, excludes certain offenders from treatment in lieu of prosecution or incarceration and removes … [Read more...] about Various criminal law issues
Various criminal law matters
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1304 pertaining to various criminal law matters sponsored by Sen. M. Young and Sen. Randolph. Author Rep. McMillin introduced the bill and an amendment that was adopted by consent. The amended bill passed committee 6-3. A summary of the amendment is as follows: Requires the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute to track the number of juveniles … [Read more...] about Various criminal law matters
Various criminal law issues
The Senate Judiciary Committee heard HB 1304 on various criminal law issues, sponsored by Sen. Steele. Fifteen testified on the the legislation including Judge Mary Willis, President, Indiana Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges and Linda Brady, President, Probation Officers Professional Association of Indiana. Judge Willis focused on potential use of restraints for juveniles … [Read more...] about Various criminal law issues
Various criminal law issues
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1304 on various criminal law issues authored by Reps. McMillin and Steuerwald. Rep. McMillin introduced an amendment incorporating a number of changes to the original legislation. The bill with amendments reads as follows: includes the amendment adopted last week permitting the use of Vivitrol for substance abuse, alcohol or o … [Read more...] about Various criminal law issues