EXPLOITATION OF A VULNERABLE VICTIM: 

INCLUDE UNDERCOVER POLICE OFFICER AS VICTIM

House Bill 4867

Sponsor:  Rep. Tom Leonard

Committee:  Criminal Justice

Complete to 10-1-13

A SUMMARY OF HOUSE BILL 4867 AS INTRODUCED 6-20-13

When determining an appropriate sentence range for the crime of exploitation of a vulnerable victim under sentencing guidelines, 15 points must be scored under Offense Variable 10 if "predatory conduct" was involved in the commission of the crime.  The term "predatory conduct" is defined to mean pre-offense conduct directed at a victim for the primary purpose of victimization.

House Bill 4867 would amend the Code of Criminal Procedure to also include in the definition of "predatory conduct" pre-offense conduct directed at a law enforcement officer posing as a potential victim.

MCL 777.40 

FISCAL IMPACT:

A fiscal analysis is in process.

                                                                                           Legislative Analyst:   Susan Stutzky

                                                                                                  Fiscal Analyst:   Robin Risko

■ 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.