Rhode Island S2285 increases penalties for carrying or possessing a stolen firearm during a crime of violence, requiring mandatory prison time.

Rhode Island S2285 amends the state's criminal code to increase sentences for carrying or possessing a stolen firearm during a crime of violence. For carrying a stolen firearm during a crime of violence, first-time offenders face 10 to 20 years in prison, with at least five years without parole or probation eligibility. Repeat offenders face 15 to 25 years, with at least ten years without parole or probation eligibility. For possessing a stolen firearm, first-time offenders face five to 20 years in prison, with at least three years without parole or probation eligibility.

Rhode Island S2285 increases penalties for carrying or possessing a stolen firearm during a crime of violence, requiring mandatory prison time.

Rhode Island S2285 amends the state's criminal code to increase sentences for carrying or possessing a stolen firearm during a crime of violence. For carrying a stolen firearm during a crime of violence, first-time offenders face 10 to 20 years in prison, with at least five years without parole or probation eligibility. Repeat offenders face 15 to 25 years, with at least ten years without parole or probation eligibility. For possessing a stolen firearm, first-time offenders face five to 20 years in prison, with at least three years without parole or probation eligibility.