Harsher Penalties for Attacks on Law Enforcement Officers
This new law introduces stricter federal penalties for intentionally causing serious injury to law enforcement officers. It aims to enhance the safety of these individuals, and citizens should be aware that attacks on officers will be prosecuted more severely at the federal level, especially in cross-border cases or those involving weapons.
Key points
The act creates a new federal offense: willfully causing serious bodily injury to law enforcement officers.
Penalties for such offenses can be up to 10 years in prison, and in cases resulting in death, kidnapping, or attempted murder – life imprisonment.
Federal jurisdiction applies when the attack involves crossing state lines, using weapons from interstate commerce, or when the victim is a federal officer.
The U.S. Attorney General will decide on federal prosecution, considering factors like state verdicts and public interest.
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