Crime Control and Victims Compensation Act of 1982

Summary

Crime Control and Victims Compensation Act of 1982 - Amends the Federal criminal code to provide a mandatory life sentence (without parole) for any person who commits a homicide with a firearm. Provides that any person who carries a firearm while committing each of three felonies shall be imprisoned for life in Federal prison. Provides life sentences for any person who sells on three or more occasions certain controlled substances. Requires each person imprisoned under this Act to work for pay which shall be distributed, one-half to the criminal's victims and one-half to the Government to cover the cost of imprisonment. Authorizes the Attorney General to issue bonds to finance the construction of facilities necessary to provide employment for convicted persons.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 March 1983

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