Paterson Proposal Would Close
Loophole for Convicted Felons
New York Governor David Paterson has submitted legislation that would close a loophole that allows convicted felons to become eligible for parole earlier than intended.
Paterson's proposal would require all A-I felons and second child sexual assault offenders to serve their sentences consecutively to any time still to be served on a previous sentence.
The legislation would also ensure that all inmates required to serve half of their sentence in order to be considered for medical parole do, in fact, serve half of that sentence.
“We cannot allow an inconsistent provision that benefits the most serious offenders stand,” Paterson said. “I ask that the Legislature join me in fixing this obvious error, ensuring that the public is fully protected from dangerous, repeat offenders.”
http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/press_11020911.html
Paterson's proposal would require all A-I felons and second child sexual assault offenders to serve their sentences consecutively to any time still to be served on a previous sentence.
The legislation would also ensure that all inmates required to serve half of their sentence in order to be considered for medical parole do, in fact, serve half of that sentence.
“We cannot allow an inconsistent provision that benefits the most serious offenders stand,” Paterson said. “I ask that the Legislature join me in fixing this obvious error, ensuring that the public is fully protected from dangerous, repeat offenders.”
http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/press_11020911.html
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