Louisiana HB219 allows for review and resentencing of sentences from non-unanimous jury convictions.

Louisiana HB219 establishes a procedure for reviewing and potentially resentencing individuals convicted by non-unanimous jury verdicts. The bill applies to defendants currently serving sentences for felony convictions obtained through non-unanimous jury verdicts. It mandates a resentencing hearing and allows the court to impose a new sentence, with a rebuttable presumption that the new sentence should not exceed the maximum term for the most serious lesser included offense. The victim has the right to be present and submit impact statements.

Louisiana HB219 allows for review and resentencing of sentences from non-unanimous jury convictions.

Louisiana HB219 establishes a procedure for reviewing and potentially resentencing individuals convicted by non-unanimous jury verdicts. The bill applies to defendants currently serving sentences for felony convictions obtained through non-unanimous jury verdicts. It mandates a resentencing hearing and allows the court to impose a new sentence, with a rebuttable presumption that the new sentence should not exceed the maximum term for the most serious lesser included offense. The victim has the right to be present and submit impact statements.