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AMENDMENTS TO HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 269
Sponsor: REPRESENTATIVE MARCELL
Printer's No. 2394
Amend Resolution, page 3, line 20, by striking out "therefore
be it" and inserting
and
WHEREAS, The General Assembly should be knowledgeable about
the procedure and process of handling of cases involving retail
theft under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3929 across this Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, A review of the handling of retail theft cases in
this Commonwealth is necessary to determine if these cases are
being adequately handled under Pennsylvania law and if changes
are needed; therefore be it
Amend Resolution, page 5, by inserting between lines 13 and
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RESOLVED, That the General Assembly direct the task force and
advisory committee to conduct a thorough and comprehensive study
on the investigation, prosecution and sentencing of violations
of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3929 to:
(1) Ascertain all cases in the Commonwealth from 2018 to
2023 that included an alleged violation of 18 Pa.C.S. § 3929.
(2) Identify how many retail theft offenses were later
withdrawn or dismissed, including at what procedural stage
the case was withdrawn or dismissed.
(3) Determine the sentence received for defendants
convicted under 18 Pa.C.S. § 3929 between 2018 and 2023.
(4) Outline the sentencing guidelines for all of the
charges in the cases for defendants who were originally
charged with retail theft between 2018 and 2023.
(5) For an individual charged with retail theft between
2018 and 2023, determine if that individual was subsequently
rearrested for retail theft, including an act, conspiracy or
solicitation to commit retail theft, within the last five
years.
(6) For individuals sentenced to probation or granted
parole following a conviction for retail theft, determine if
any individuals subsequently violated the terms of
supervision for any reason in the last five years following
sentencing or parole;
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