Mississippi HB525 establishes mandatory minimum prison sentences for sexual battery convictions.
Mississippi HB525 amends the state code to create mandatory minimum prison sentences for sexual battery convictions. For first-time offenders aged 21 and older, the minimum sentence is five years, with a maximum of 30 years. Repeat offenders face a minimum of 10 years, with a maximum of 40 years. Offenders aged 18 to 21 receive a minimum of five years, with a maximum of 30 years for the first offense and a minimum of 10 years for subsequent offenses.
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