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Post by Logan on Feb 21, 2016 19:53:18 GMT -6
Baltimore police chief wants mandatory jail time for carrying loaded, illegal gunsBaltimore Police Commissioner Kevin Davis wants the General Assembly to pass legislation requiring that people who are caught with a loaded handgun be locked up for at least a year. As Baltimore battles a deadly surge in gun violence, Davis and two lawmakers from the city are pushing a bill to dramatically enhance the penalty, statewide, for carrying a loaded, illegal gun. "If we're going to win this conflict, there has to be a consequence to someone making a decision to arm himself with an illegal firearm," Davis said. "Right now, that consequence is nonexistent." The legislation would convert the current sentence of up to 30 days to a mandatory year or more in jail. A second offense would be a felony that would require at least five years behind bars. The bill would strip from judges the discretion to reduce those sentences. Read more: www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/politics/bs-md-davis-gun-bill-20160221-story.html
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