USING A RADIO SCANNER TO COMMIT

CRIME:  CREATE SENTENCING GUIDELINES

House Bill 4727

Sponsor:  Rep. Kevin Elsenheimer

Committee:  Judiciary

Complete to 5-9-05

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4727 AS INTRODUCED 5-4-05

Under House Bill 4727, using a police, fire, or emergency medical communication system to commit a felony would be classified in sentencing guidelines as a Class G felony against the public order with a two-year maximum term of imprisonment.  The bill would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure, and is tie-barred to House Bill 4544, which would make it illegal to use information intercepted from public safety communications systems to commit a crime.

MCL 777.16x

FISCAL IMPACT:

The bill would have no direct fiscal impact.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Marilyn Peterson

■ 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.