Ohio HB372 amends the state's criminal code to revise sentencing for aggravated murder.
Ohio HB372 amends the state's criminal code to revise sentencing for aggravated murder. The bill specifies that the death penalty can only be imposed if certain aggravating circumstances are present, such as the victim being a peace officer or the crime being committed during another felony. It also outlines various life imprisonment sentences based on the circumstances of the crime and the age of the offender. The bill includes provisions for mitigating factors and requires detailed findings from the court or jury when imposing a death sentence.
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