What's happening
This bill makes individuals convicted of first degree manslaughter ineligible for conditional release from prison in New York.
Why it matters
Eliminates early prison release for first degree manslaughter convictions. By making individuals convicted of first degree manslaughter ineligible for conditional release, the bill ensures they serve their full court-imposed sentence, potentially increasing time spent in prison compared to current practice.
Reflects a tougher stance on violent crime. The amendment signals a legislative intent to treat first degree manslaughter with greater severity, possibly in response to public concern about violent offenders reentering society sooner than expected.
Impacts parole board discretion and prison population. By removing conditional release eligibility, the bill reduces parole board authority to grant early release in these cases, which could contribute to higher prison populations and associated costs.
May affect plea negotiations and legal strategy. Prosecutors and defense attorneys might adjust their approach to manslaughter cases, knowing that conditional release is not an option, potentially influencing plea deals or trial outcomes.
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Ban Parole for Manslaughter
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STATE OF NEW YORK
5911
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 20, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. MALLIOTAKIS -- read once and referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to the sentence for first degree manslaughter
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section 70.40 of the penal law is amended by adding a new subdivision 4 to read as follows:
4. First degree manslaughter. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, a person who is serving one or more than one indeterminate or determinate sentence of imprisonment for one or more than one conviction of the offense of manslaughter in the first degree, as defined in section 125.20 of this chapter, shall not be eligible for conditional release pursuant to this section for any sentence of imprisonment imposed upon conviction for such offense.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD09947-01-9
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