Video & Transcript Research : 'Class A felony'
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AL
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- felony where the victim is a minor must receive an enhanced sentence.
- alien is convicted of a misdemeanor where the victim is a minor shall be sentenced to a class C felony
- What is meant to be a joke or a distraction to get them out of class creates a serious situation.
- Is that a class D as well? Um, I believe so. That's a class D felony also.
- They could be guilty of possession of stolen mail, which is a class A misdemeanor, but there would be
Keywords:
vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, out-of-state warrants, law enforcement, extradition, Alabama Code, arrest authority, interstate cooperation, tax exemption, seafood, retail sales
AL
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- Chair: All right, we have a one-bill calendar. Would you please call the first bill?
- Uh, in committee, this is a bill we had last year, but it's a little bit different from last year.
- non-existent, so I'm taking that money and reshuffling it into other agencies that are existing. was a
- I think was a amendment on on immunity.
- Bill receives a favorable report. Bill receives a favorable report.
Keywords:
virtual currency, cryptocurrency, tax exemption, ad valorem tax, digital assets, regulatory preemption, juvenile court, juvenile delinquency, school notification, student safety, K-12, public schools, private schools, superintendent, principal, Class A felony, Class B felony, criminal charges, adjudicated delinquent, school discipline
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Alabama 2026 1st Special Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 25th, 2026
Education Policy
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- You have to take a certain class.
- You have to take a certain class.
- You have to take a certain class.
- You have to take a certain class.
- You have to take a certain class.
Keywords:
military installations, tall structures, local government, construction approval, wind energy facilities, archives, history, board of trustees, vacancies, government control, computer science, education reform, digital literacy, high school graduation, teacher training, education, public schools, constitution amendment, national anthem, weekly broadcast
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee Feb 19th, 2025
Education Policy
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- a few words.
- Do I hear a this through the years. Do I hear a motion for a favorable report?
- Now they may notify a superintendent or a principal of a private school about a criminal act.
- I need a copy of it. I got a copy. Second, I need a copy of it. I got a copy for everybody here.
- Just a quick comment.
Keywords:
Coach Safely Act, youth athletics, noncompliance penalties, Department of Public Health, youth athlete, dual enrollment, high school, community college, university, educational access, high school credit, juvenile court, juvenile delinquency, school notification, student safety, K-12, public schools, private schools, superintendent, principal
AZ
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- It makes unlawful flight a class four felony if the driver flees in a way that recklessly endangers someone
- ’s life, and a class two felony if the flight causes serious physical injury, if the driver is transporting
- a class five felony to a class three felony if the offense is committed with the intent to conceal a
- class three or perhaps a class two felony non-dangerous and if I have no priors I'm looking at probation
- this as guilty of a class three felony or class four felony that except language and I'm fine with the
Keywords:
felony murder, unborn child, homicide, Arizona Revised Statutes, life imprisonment, death penalty, abandonment, concealment, dead body, class 5 felony, criminal offense, unlawful flight, eluding police, fleeing law enforcement, police pursuit, vehicle pursuit, reckless endangerment, felony enhancement, class 4 felony, class 2 felony
Summary:
The Judiciary Committee first conducted a sunset review of the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board. The board’s executive director described its history, membership, and recent work on civil rights issues such as human trafficking remedies, service animals, hate-based crimes, housing, disability access, and rural concerns. With no opposition and no further questions, the committee voted to recommend continuing the board for eight years.
The committee then heard HB 2131, which would make weapons and explosives trafficking involving three or more items a prison-mandatory offense and remove the financial-gain requirement from the trafficking definition. Support came from the sponsor, the Attorney General’s Office, and county law enforcement, who said the bill targets criminal syndicates and would not affect lawful gun dealers or private sales. Some members raised concerns about limiting judicial discretion and the effect on plea negotiations, but the bill received a do-pass recommendation by a 7-0 vote with one present.
Next, HB 2132 proposed lowering the fentanyl trafficking threshold for enhanced penalties from 200 grams to 100 grams. Law enforcement and county attorneys argued the change would better address mid-level dealers and the volume of fentanyl seen in their counties, while opponents and some members warned it could sweep in addicted users and rely too heavily on mandatory minimums instead of treatment. Testimony also highlighted county reentry and treatment programs, especially Yavapai County’s “Reach Out” model. The committee approved the bill 7-2.
The committee also considered HB 2108, which increases penalties for unlawful flight when the conduct is especially dangerous, including when it causes serious injury, involves a child, or occurs during a DUI. Law enforcement supported the bill as a public-safety measure, while an opponent argued it could worsen tensions and discourage compliance with police. Members also raised concerns about unmarked vehicles and public fear. The bill received a 6-3 do-pass recommendation. Finally, HB 2044, as amended, would increase penalties for abandoning or concealing a dead human body when done to conceal a crime or when the offender caused the death. Supporters said it closes a gap in statute exposed by recent cases, while opponents warned the language could be overbroad and potentially reach unintended situations; the committee adopted an amendment and then approved the bill 6-3.
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- A a Class D felony instead of C on that line if either of the following... ...if either of the following
- Then on line 45, it's taking that from a Class B felony to C, so it's dropping them down one level of
- Anyone that was arrested and anyone on a criminal misdemeanor or felony charge had to pay...
- to $450 on a misdemeanor offense and $150 to $750 on a felony offense.
- So inside that bill was a... Felony offense.
Keywords:
criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, speedy trial, visiting judge, court administration, violent crimes, Alabama Supreme Court, employment, criminal record, certificate of employability, occupational licensing, negligent hiring, rehabilitation, limited relief, tribal police, law enforcement
AL
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- a contract with a employ or enter into a contract with a qualified qualified qualified and<00:10:26.880
- other than a duplication. other than a duplication.
- to clean up a little. to clean up a little.
- If not, I'll entertain a motion. If not, I'll entertain a motion.
- have a second. Got a second from Ensler. have a second. Got a second from Ensler.
Keywords:
police abuse registry, law enforcement registry, officer assault, assault on police, resisting arrest, battery on law enforcement, law enforcement injury fund, Back the Blue Act, Attorney General, clemency, pardon, commutation, rehabilitation costs, medical costs, public safety, criminal records, background checks, registry removal fee, privacy, due process
TX
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- The offense as classified will be He classifies a state jail felony.
- The offense is a felony of the third degree if the depictions are of a real child and a state jail felony
- Producing or distributing deepfake media without consent is classified as a Class A misdemeanor with
- they may have a 17-year-old in your class.
- have been a felony.
Keywords:
child protection, sexual offenses, visual material, artificial intelligence, criminal penalties, law enforcement, defense against prosecution, obscenity, judicial officer, deepfake, deep fake, synthetic media, AI-generated content, machine learning, nonconsensual pornography, revenge porn, sexually explicit media, intimate images, digital manipulation, visual depiction
TX
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- with confinement in jail or a felony.
- I was a former felony prosecutor.
- It could be a class C assault, assault by threat.
- Jurors provide a fair method for consideration of whether a person has committed a felony offense.
- In that, you result in a felony prosecution period.
Keywords:
animal cruelty, nonlivestock, prosecution, veterinary defense, animal welfare, aggravated assault, penal code, public servant, deadly weapon, mass shooting, Penal Code, penalties, felony, Texas Penal Code, felony enhancement, first-degree felony, second-degree felony, violent crime, assault punishment, serious bodily injury
DE
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- Firearms that are sent to a manufacturer: if a firearm is sent back to a manufacturer by an owner, the
- Same thing with a firearm that was given to a gunsmith.
- a background check?
- Same thing with a firearm that was given to a gunsmith.
- to charge possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, there’s already a process for that
Keywords:
HB372, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware courts, Title 10, court administration, judicial staffing, county courts, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Wilmington, 24-hour hearings, court locations, court hours, magistrate court, access to justice, court consolidation, Delaware General Assembly, destructive weapon, possessing a destructive weapon
Summary:
The House Judiciary Committee met and heard three bills. HB 372 would reorganize Justice of the Peace Court resources by shifting the number of judges and court locations among counties, consolidating overnight operations into a single 24-hour court in Kent County, and adjusting staffing to address workload and efficiency concerns. Chief Judge Alan Davis said the change responds to increased civil filings, automated enforcement, and staffing shortages, and that a Sussex County pilot closing a 24-hour facility had worked without major issues. Some members raised concerns about impacts on Sussex and Kent County, bail processing, and local response times, while public comment included one supporter. The committee voted to release HB 372.
The committee then considered SB 324, which amends Delaware’s permit-to-purchase law to allow constable agencies, including those serving institutions like Delaware Tech, to purchase handguns for newly hired constables without duplicative background checks. Sponsor Representative Cook said the bill aligns constable procurement with existing law-enforcement exemptions while preserving gun-safety requirements. Public testimony included support from Delaware Tech and comments urging broader fixes to the permit-to-purchase law, including exemptions for retired officers with federal 218 credentials and clarification on firearms returned from manufacturers, gunsmiths, or police departments. The committee voted to release SB 324.
Finally, the committee heard HB 414, which clarifies that the Superior Court’s exclusive jurisdiction over certain destructive-weapon offenses applies only to adults, while juvenile cases would still begin in Family Court. Sponsor Representative Romer said the bill preserves the Family Court’s role in handling youth cases and allows referral to Superior Court when appropriate. The Department of Justice said it still believes Superior Court is the proper venue for these serious charges, while the Office of Defense Services supported keeping youth cases in Family Court first, arguing that rehabilitation and juvenile-specific dispositions are more appropriate. After public comment, the committee voted to release HB 414, and the meeting adjourned.
DE
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- Growing up in rural Utah, I learned in my gun safety class that when you held a gun, you had the power
- A victim receives a phone call, a text message, or an online message that appears to come from a loved
- The voice might sound like a child or a grandchild.
- Please note that a civil arrest is not a criminal arrest.
- good guy with a gun stops a bad guy with a gun.
Keywords:
HB372, Justice of the Peace Court, Delaware courts, Title 10, court administration, judicial staffing, county courts, Kent County, New Castle County, Sussex County, Wilmington, 24-hour hearings, court locations, court hours, magistrate court, access to justice, court consolidation, Delaware General Assembly, destructive weapon, possessing a destructive weapon
Summary:
The committee heard several bills focused on public safety, courts, and family law. House Bill 141, with House Amendment 1, would require the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to create a firearm responsibilities notice for firearm purchasers through licensed dealers, covering Delaware gun laws, safe storage, lost/stolen reporting, straw purchases, suicide prevention, and other safety responsibilities. Testimony from the NRA, Delaware State Sportsmen’s Association, Moms Demand Action, the Coalition for Safer Delaware, and Delaware State Police was uniformly supportive, emphasizing education, standardized dealer practices, and potential evidence for straw-purchase prosecutions. No committee questions were raised, and the bill was moved forward after public comment.
House Bill 326 would create a new offense for theft by impersonating a family member, aimed at scams involving spoofed calls, texts, or online messages that pressure victims to send money. The sponsor described the bill as a response to increasingly sophisticated fraud enabled by artificial intelligence, and noted that a House amendment removed an original mandatory minimum jail term, leaving sentencing to the courts. No public testimony was offered on the bill. House Substitute 1 for House Bill 150 would prohibit civil arrests inside courthouses and certain Department of Labor proceedings, with the sponsor arguing that such arrests deter people from coming to court or seeking protection; the bill would allow criminal arrests and civil arrests only with advance written notice. No testimony was taken on that measure.
Senate Bill 284, the First State Emergency Responders Act, would create a narrowly tailored offense for intentionally approaching within 25 feet of first responders at emergency scenes after crossing a barrier or ignoring warnings, if done to interfere, threaten, or harass. Supporters, including police, fire service, and sportsmen’s groups, said it would protect responders and preserve emergency operations, while the Office of Defense Services opposed it on First Amendment and overbreadth grounds, arguing existing laws already cover much of the conduct. Senate Bill 304 would amend Delaware’s safe school zone law to allow private schools to use trained, vetted sentries or similar security arrangements; supporters said it would give smaller private schools an affordable safety option, while the sponsor said the bill needed more work and should not move forward yet. The committee also heard Senate Substitute 1 for Senate Bill 314, which would clarify how courts handle evidence that a sexual assault complainant previously made a false allegation; DOJ and ODS said the substitute reflects a consensus approach, and YWCA Delaware supported it as a survivor-protective reform.
Finally, Senate Bill 343 would expand methods for serving child support respondents in Family Court by authorizing service through certified mail and carriers such as USPS, UPS, and FedEx, addressing cases where people avoid in-person service using doorbell cameras and other technology. The Division of Child Support Services supported the bill as a practical update that would improve timeliness while preserving proof-of-delivery safeguards. At the end of the meeting, a motion was made and seconded, and the chair adjourned the session.
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Criminal Judiciary REVISED: Links added Feb 3rd, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Criminal Judiciary
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- do so on a boat.
- a felony right now for a state official to corruptly disclose private bid information to the benefit
- It makes the crime of reckless driving that causes a collision a D2 felony, and it also makes a reckless
- Now, if you break into a house and it's occupied, that is a felony in itself. It wasn't.
- So now, knowingly displaying or making a false or fictitious tag would be a D3 felony with a penalty
Keywords:
firearms, carry on vessels, self-defense, Oklahoma law, gun rights, hunting, corruption, nonpublic information, government accountability, criminal law, public office, criminal justice, minimum sentences, parole eligibility, violent crimes, Oklahoma statutes, reckless driving, D2 felony, penalties, traffic offenses
AL
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- We got a motion and a second for a favorable report. Are there any questions?
- Is there a motion for a favorable report? We got a motion and a second for a favorable report.
- Is there a motion for a favorable report? Got a motion for a favorable report and a second.
- Is there a second to the amendment? Okay, we have a motion and a...
- Is there a second? Thanks. Is there a second? Second. Thanks. Motion and a second.
Keywords:
vaccination, parental consent, minors, medical consent, guardian approval, sex offender, employment, first responder, childcare, public safety, juvenile protection, emergency orders, child custody, court authority, abuse and neglect, firearm possession, law enforcement, criminal penalty, concealed carry, Alabama law
AL
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- I would say all of them, because a Class A felony is 10 to life... ...a Class A felony is 10 to life.
- on a Class A felony.
- That... say other than a sex offense, period. That is a Class A felony or B felony.
- A Class A felony carries a sentence of 15 to 99 years to life; that's a lot of discretion.
- Folks on Class A felonies do not receive good time.
Keywords:
criminal procedure, split sentencing, probation, Class A felony, Class B felony, minimum confinement, custodial sexual misconduct, sexual misconduct, inmate abuse, prisoner exploitation, correctional staff, jail staff, detention center, probation officer, parole officer, Department of Corrections, Department of Youth Services, sheriff, county jail, municipal jail
OK
Oklahoma 2026 Regular Session
Criminal Judiciary REVISION 2: SB1379 - Removed Mar 31st, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Criminal Judiciary
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- Do we have a motion? Have a do pass in a second. Any further discussion or debate? Scene 9.
- Do I have a motion? Have a do pass on a second. Any further discussion about scene 9?
- Have a do pass. We have a second. Have a due pass in a second. Further discussion and debate.
- Do we have a motion? Have a do pass second. Have a do pass in a second for discussion.
- Have a do pass And have a second do house and a second for discussion debate.
Bills:
SB137, SB1216, SB1226, SB1238, SB1255, SB1256, SB1258, SB1325, SB1460, SB1543, SB1730, SB1733, SB1921
Keywords:
electronic monitoring, Department of Corrections, criminal justice, rehabilitation, public safety, SB 1216, drug court, drug courts, Oklahoma drug court, eligibility, substance abuse treatment, addiction, diversion program, criminal justice reform, probation violation, revocation, intermediate revocation facility, plea agreement, speedy trial waiver, preliminary hearing waiver
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Alabama 2025 Regular Session
Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Mar 5th, 2025
Tourism
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- I was trying to catch a break where I could ask for a leave of absence.
- This legislation, this bill, only applies to a Class Two...
- This bill only applies to a Class Two municipality, which, of course, is Mobile.
- It's going to be about a half a billion dollar development.
- So I wanted to add a little bit of a different flavor.
Keywords:
HB145, scrap tires, scrap tire disposal, illegal dumping, ADEM, Alabama Department of Environmental Management, environmental enforcement, Class 2 municipality, municipal court, local enforcement, delegation agreement, primacy, waste management, tire recycling, tire hauling, environmental quality act, misdemeanor penalties, Class A misdemeanor, Class B misdemeanor, Class C misdemeanor
TX
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- Right now, it's a felony.
- If you get a DWI in a school zone, you could receive a state jail felony.
- can range from a Class A misdemeanor to a third-degree felony currently, depending on various factors
- Currently, theft of a firearm from a vehicle is classified as a Class A misdemeanor, essentially treating
- penalty for purchasing or selling human organs from a Class A misdemeanor to a state jail felony.
Keywords:
human organs, criminal penalties, physician license, medical ethics, illegal trade, SB 826, Texas, DWI, driving while intoxicated, intoxicated driving, school crossing zone, school zone, reduced speed limit, traffic safety, child safety, pedestrian safety, felony DWI, state jail felony, Penal Code Section 49.04, Transportation Code Section 541.302
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Fri Feb 13, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 15
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- She is a 10th grader at Mililani High School and one day she would like to be a lawyer.
- Aaron a happy birthday. Aaron a happy birthday.
- >
and also a surfer and a hammer at soccer and also a surfer and a hammer at soccer and she<00 - Such a great man.
- Roth was my first office manager, but he's been a friend of mine for a long time.
Keywords:
gambling, prediction markets, Hawaii gambling laws, financial contracts, ethical concerns, electric bicycles, micro-mobility devices, safety regulations, traffic laws, insurance exemption, high-speed electric devices, land use, ropeway, transportation, state regulation, government exemption, building code, permitting process, training, state council
HI
Hawaii 2026 Regular Session
House Chamber - Thu Feb 12, 2026, 12:00PM HST - Day 14
Hawaii House Floor Meeting
Transcript Highlights:
- measure applies to a broader class.
- In this situation, you are a member of a broad class of mutual fund shareholders.
- So because Representative Iwamoto is a member of a broader class, she does not have a conflict of interest
- , Iamoto is a member of a broader class, Iamoto is a member of a broader class, she<00:48:12.160>
- because she's a member of a broader because she's a member of a broader class<00:48:25.599>
and
Keywords:
gambling, prediction markets, Hawaii gambling laws, financial contracts, ethical concerns, electric bicycles, micro-mobility devices, safety regulations, traffic laws, insurance exemption, high-speed electric devices, land use, ropeway, transportation, state regulation, government exemption, building code, permitting process, training, state council
OK
Transcript Highlights:
- Senate Bill 1238 makes the crime of domestic assault and battery in the presence of a minor a felony
- Is it a felony?
- We would be adding it to a Class B felony. With that, I would yield for questions and moved.
- employee or refusing to leave that would elevate it to a class D felony.
- Right now, it is existing as a misdemeanor, so it would elevate it to a felony.
Bills:
SB1450, SB1458, SB1232, SB1238, SB1325, SB1209, SB1362, SB2072, SB1451, SB1540, SB1581, SB1535, SB1266, SB1927, SB1460, SB2084, SB2182
Keywords:
criminal court costs, court fees, fines, assessments, waiver, ability to pay, indigent defendants, post-release relief, probation compliance, parole, deferred sentence, suspended sentence, restitution, child support, municipal court, district court, criminal justice reform, court debt, legal financial obligations, fee waiver