Combating Crime Act: Changes in Penalties and Crime Definitions
The Act amends provisions regarding crimes such as bank robbery, homicide, carjacking, and drug offenses. New regulations include removing the time limit for prosecuting homicide based on the time of the victim's death and clarifying protection rules for federal officers.
Key points
Introduction of penalties for conspiracy to commit bank robbery, equivalent to the penalties for the offense itself.
Elimination of maximum time limits for instituting prosecution for homicide offenses, regardless of the time elapsed between the act and the victim's death.
Clarification that proving the defendant knew the victim's status as a federal officer is not required in assault cases.
Increased prison sentences for carjacking, including a new penalty category for the use of a dangerous weapon.
Additional prison terms for manufacturing or distributing candy-flavored controlled substances or those packaged to appeal to minors.
Modification of the kidnapping definition and specification of penalties, including death or life imprisonment if the victim dies.
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