Illinois HB0072 establishes the charge of habitual misdemeanant offender for individuals with three or more pending misdemeanor charges.

Illinois HB0072 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to introduce the charge of habitual misdemeanant offender for individuals with three or more pending charges for misdemeanor domestic battery, battery, violation of an order of protection, or criminal damage to property. The bill outlines the criteria for charging someone as a habitual misdemeanant offender, including the necessity of proving all charged offenses at trial. It also specifies that the third offense must occur after the second, and all offenses must be proved at trial.

Illinois HB0072 establishes the charge of habitual misdemeanant offender for individuals with three or more pending misdemeanor charges.

Illinois HB0072 amends the Code of Criminal Procedure to introduce the charge of habitual misdemeanant offender for individuals with three or more pending charges for misdemeanor domestic battery, battery, violation of an order of protection, or criminal damage to property. The bill outlines the criteria for charging someone as a habitual misdemeanant offender, including the necessity of proving all charged offenses at trial. It also specifies that the third offense must occur after the second, and all offenses must be proved at trial.