A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, so as to impose mandatory minimum terms with respect to certain offenses.

Summary

Requires the imposition of mandatory sentences of not less than two years for certain burglary and aggravated assault convictions. Requires a mandatory sentence of not less than two years and which may be up to life imprisonment for certain second degree murder convictions. Requires a mandatory sentence of not less than two years for convictions of crimes involving the use of a firearm. Specifies mandatory sentences for crimes involving heroin. Increases the sentences of repeat Federal offenders. Waives the imposition of mandatory minimum sentences under this Act if the individual convicted (1) was less than 16 years of age at the time of the crime; (2) was mentally impaired; (3) was under substantial duress; or (4) was a minor accomplice. Provides for a special hearing before the court without a jury to determine whether any of the factors enumerated above are applicable.

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Timeline

1. 14 January 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 January 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 14 January 1977

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. McClellan, John L. [D-AR] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Domenici, Pete V. [R-NM] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

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