§ 9720.8. Sentencing for offenses involving domestic violence in the presence of a minor
Purdon's Pennsylvania Statutes and Consolidated StatutesTitle 42 Pa.C.S.A. Judiciary and Judicial ProcedureEffective: December 24, 2018
Effective: December 24, 2018
42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9720.8
§ 9720.8. Sentencing for offenses involving domestic violence in the presence of a minor
(a) Sentencing enhancement.--The Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing, in accordance with section 2154 (relating to adoption of guidelines for sentencing), shall provide for a sentence enhancement within its guidelines for an offense under 18 Pa.C.S. § 2701 (relating to simple assault) or 2702 (relating to aggravated assault), specifying variations from the range of sentences applicable based on such aggravating circumstances as the assault was committed against a family or household member and the defendant knew the crime was witnessed, either through sight or sound, by a minor who is also a family or household member of the defendant or the victim.
“Family or household member.” The term shall have the same meaning as “family or household members” under 23 Pa.C.S. § 6102 (relating to definitions).
Credits
2018, Oct. 24, P.L. 1145, No. 157, § 1, effective in 60 days [Dec. 24, 2018].
42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9720.8, PA ST 42 Pa.C.S.A. § 9720.8
Current through Act 13 of the 2024 Regular Session. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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