Minnesota HF3380 mandates longer prison sentences for violent offenders who use firearms and requires certain sentences to be served consecutively.

Minnesota HF3380 amends state statutes to require judges to impose aggravated durational departures for certain violent offenders who use firearms. Specifically, judges must impose these departures if the offender has two or more prior convictions for violent crimes and is deemed a danger to public safety. Additionally, the bill mandates that certain sentences be served consecutively to any unexpired portion of a previously imposed sentence.

Minnesota HF3380 mandates longer prison sentences for violent offenders who use firearms and requires certain sentences to be served consecutively.

Minnesota HF3380 amends state statutes to require judges to impose aggravated durational departures for certain violent offenders who use firearms. Specifically, judges must impose these departures if the offender has two or more prior convictions for violent crimes and is deemed a danger to public safety. Additionally, the bill mandates that certain sentences be served consecutively to any unexpired portion of a previously imposed sentence.