Aggravating Factors In Sentencing
Status: Pending - Senate Rules Committee
Date of Last Action: 02/15/2008*
Author: Cullerton (D)
Summary: Amends the Unified Code of Corrections. Provides that it is an aggravating factor in sentencing that the defendant (i) committed reckless homicide or any violation of the Rules of the Road Chapter of the Illinois Vehicle Code and (ii) was sending an electronic text message or operating any electronic device not a part of the vehicle's original equipment, while operating a motor vehicle.
History:
02/15/2008 - INTRODUCED.
02/15/2008 - To SENATE Committee on RULES.
IL
United States
Details Info:
http://www.ilga.gov/legislation