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2011 Senate Bill 5011: Aggravated exceptional sentence for crimes against homeless persons
Introduced by Sen. Scott White, (D-Seattle) (D) on January 10, 2011
To add an offense that was intentionally committed because the defendant perceived the victim to be homeless to the criteria for aggravating circumstances under which an exceptional sentence above the standard range may be imposed. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee on January 10, 2011
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on February 8, 2011
Adds an offense that was intentionally committed because the defendant perceived the victim to be homeless to the criteria for aggravating circumstances under which an exceptional sentence above the standard range may be imposed.
Received in the House on March 4, 2011
Referred to the House Public Safety & Emergency Preparedness Committee on March 4, 2011
Referred to the House Rules Committee on March 24, 2011
To create new statutory aggravating circumstance, which would permit the court to impose an exceptional sentence above the standard sentence range if the offense was intentionally committed because the defendant perceived the victim to be homeless. This aggravating circumstance must be submitted to a jury and proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on April 15, 2011
To make it an aggravating circumstance if an offense is intentionally committed because the defendant perceived the victim to be homeless.