HB 702

  • Georgia House Bill
  • 2015-2016 Regular Session
  • Introduced in House
  • House
  • Senate
  • Governor

Use of force; battered persons defense for aggravated assault or aggravated battery; allow

Abstract

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Sections 16-3-21 and 17-10-6.1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the use of force in defense of self or others and punishment for serious violent offenders, respectively, so as to allow a battered persons defense for aggravated assault or aggravated battery; to change provisions requiring mandatory minimum punishment for battered persons who are convicted of a serious violent felony; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Jan 12, 2016

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Jan 11, 2016

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Apr 02, 2015

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LC 29 6519/a PDF

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