Bill Summary for S 762 (2011-2012)
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Summary date:
Apr 20 2011
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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
Enacts new GS 14-33.3 to make it a Class I felony to assault a law enforcement officer discharging their official duties. Amends GS 14-34.6 to make it a Class I felony (was, Class A1 misdemeanor) to assault an emergency medical technician, medical responder, emergency department nurse or physician, or a firefighter while carrying out their official duties. Also makes it a Class H felony (was, Class I felony) if the individual inflicts serious bodily injury or uses a deadly weapon other than a firearm. Amends GS 14-288.9 to make it a Class I felony (was, Class 1 misdemeanor) to assault emergency personnel. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2011.