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2014 HB 697 proposes to add a crime of, “threat of mass violence”

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The 2014 session is over and this post is for information purposes, only. HB 697, sponsored by Delegate Valderrama, proposes to add a misdemeanor crime of, “threat of mass violence”. This misdemeanor would be subject to imprisonment of up to 10 years and/or a fine up to $10,000.  Additionally, A COURT SHALL ORDER A PERSON

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2014 HB 201 proposes to raise traffic/parking ticket court costs

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HB 201, sponsored by Delegate Mitchell, proposes to increase, by $5 (an 18% increase), the court cost for traffic cases, including parking and impounding cases.  Costs, (ii) Shall also be applicable to those cases in which the defendant elects to waive the defendant’s right to trial and pay the fine or penalty deposit established by

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