S. 2250: Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act

This bill, titled the Restoring the Armed Career Criminal Act, proposes amendments to existing laws regarding the sentencing of individuals classified as armed career criminals. Here are the main points of the bill:

Purpose of the Bill

The primary objective of this bill is to redefine the criteria for sentencing individuals who are convicted of specific firearms offenses, particularly those who have a history of serious felony convictions.

Key Amendments

• Changes to Sentencing Guidelines: The bill amends Title 18 of the United States Code, Section 924, to alter how repeat offenders are sentenced. If someone with three or more serious felony convictions knowingly violates firearms regulations, they will face mandatory minimum sentences.
• Mandatory Sentences: If a person commits an offense related to firearms (specifically, section 922(g)) and has three or more prior serious felony convictions, they must be sentenced to a minimum of 15 years and a maximum of 30 years in prison. Importantly, judges will not be able to suspend this sentence or grant probation for such an offense.
• Definition of Serious Felony: The bill provides a clearer definition of what constitutes a "serious felony conviction," which includes any felony punishable by a statutory maximum term of imprisonment of ten years or more, or a cumulative total of ten years from convictions arising from a single court proceeding.

Applicability of the Amendments

• Effective Date: The changes will apply to offenses committed after the bill is enacted.
• No New Rights to Challenge Sentences: This bill states that it does not grant individuals the right to contest a sentence imposed under the new guidelines established by the bill.

Impact on Judicial Procedure

The implementation of this bill will require the judiciary to adhere to stricter sentencing protocols when dealing with individuals who have a history of serious felonies and violate firearms laws.

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