Minnesota SF4027 mandates longer sentences for violent offenders with multiple prior convictions and firearm use.

Minnesota SF4027 amends sentencing laws to require longer prison terms for violent offenders with multiple prior convictions and those who use firearms. Specifically, it mandates an aggravated durational departure for offenders with two or more prior convictions for violent crimes and a firearm involved in the offense. It also requires certain sentences to be imposed consecutively to other sentences and mandates that certain offenders serve their entire announced sentence in prison.

Minnesota SF4027 mandates longer sentences for violent offenders with multiple prior convictions and firearm use.

Minnesota SF4027 amends sentencing laws to require longer prison terms for violent offenders with multiple prior convictions and those who use firearms. Specifically, it mandates an aggravated durational departure for offenders with two or more prior convictions for violent crimes and a firearm involved in the offense. It also requires certain sentences to be imposed consecutively to other sentences and mandates that certain offenders serve their entire announced sentence in prison.