Enhanced penalties for wearing a ski mask while committing a criminal offense in the District of Columbia.
The Concealed Crime Prevention Act introduces enhanced penalties for wearing a ski mask during the commission of a criminal offense in the District of Columbia. Specifically, it mandates a minimum of six months imprisonment for misdemeanors and two years for felonies, both running consecutively with any other sentences. The term "ski mask" is defined as a balaclava or similar head covering that conceals the wearer's identity, excluding religious headwear. This Act applies to offenses committed after its enactment.
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