Bill Summary for S 762 (2011-2012)
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Summary date:
Jun 7 2011
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| View NCGA Bill Details | 2011-2012 Session |
TO MAKE THE CRIMINAL OFFENSE OF SIMPLE ASSAULT A FELONY RATHER THAN A MISDEMEANOR WHEN THE SIMPLE ASSAULT IS COMMITTED AGAINST A LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, A FIREFIGHTER, OR EMERGENCY PERSONNEL AND TO INCREASE THE PENALTY FOR ASSAULT AGAINST CERTAIN EMERGENCY PERSONNEL IF THE ASSAULT IS WITH A DEADLY WEAPON OR INFLICTS SERIOUS BODILY INJURY.Intro. by Brock.
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Bill summary
Senate committee substitute makes the following changes to 1st edition.
Amends GS 14-34.6 to include a physician assistant among those persons whom it is a Class I felony to assault while they are carrying out their official duties. Makes a conforming change to the catch line.