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• Introduced by Rep. Stacy Erwin Oakes (D) on June 13, 2012, to authorize up to life in prison for intentionally discharging a firearm from a vehicle when this causes death (as in a “drive-by” shooting), and 15 to 20 years if someone is injured. These penalties would be on top of any imposed for assault, attempted murder, etc.
  • Referred to the House Judiciary Committee on June 13, 2012.