Michigan HB5656 amends sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of multiple felonies, including serious crimes and major controlled substance.

Michigan HB5656 amends sections 12, 11b, and 16m of 1927 PA 175 to update sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of multiple felonies. Specifically, the bill mandates a minimum 25-year imprisonment for those convicted of a subsequent serious crime or conspiracy to commit a serious crime, provided one or more prior felony convictions are listed prior felonies. For subsequent felonies punishable by imprisonment not eligible for parole, the minimum term is fixed by the sentencing judge unless written approval for parole is given.

Michigan HB5656 amends sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of multiple felonies, including serious crimes and major controlled substance.

Michigan HB5656 amends sections 12, 11b, and 16m of 1927 PA 175 to update sentencing guidelines for individuals convicted of multiple felonies. Specifically, the bill mandates a minimum 25-year imprisonment for those convicted of a subsequent serious crime or conspiracy to commit a serious crime, provided one or more prior felony convictions are listed prior felonies. For subsequent felonies punishable by imprisonment not eligible for parole, the minimum term is fixed by the sentencing judge unless written approval for parole is given.