DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PENALTIES

House Bill 4207

Sponsor: Rep. Steve Vear

Committee: Criminal Justice

Complete to 4-12-01

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4207 AS INTRODUCED 2-13-01

The bill would amend sections of the Penal Code (MCL 750.81 and 750.81a) which prescribe the penalties for various domestic assault offenses, to increase the penalties for certain domestic violence crimes, as follows:

·Simple assault-domestic (first offense) is currently a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in prison, a fine of up to $500, or both. Under the bill, the penalty would be increased to one year in prison, a fine of up to $500, or both.

·Simple assault-domestic with one previous conviction may currently be punished by up to one year in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. Under the bill, the offense would be a felony, punishable by two years in prison,

·Simple assault-domestic with two or more previous convictions is a felony punishable by up to two years in prison, a fine of up to $2,500, or both. Under the bill, the penalty would be increased to three years in prison, a fine of up to $2,500, or both.

·Aggravated assault-domestic (first offense) is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both. Under the bill, the offense would be a felony, punishable by two years in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

·Aggravated assault-domestic with one or more previous convictions is a felony, punishable by up to two years in prison, a fine of up to $2,500, or both. Under the bill, the penalty would be increased to three years in prison, a fine of up to $2,500, or both.

Analyst: R. Young

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This analysis was prepared by nonpartisan House staff for use by House members in their deliberations, and does not constitute an official statement of legislative intent.