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HB 161, 62nd R.S.
Relating to increasing the minimum penalty for murder; increasing the maximum penalty the jury may assess if the jury fails to find malice aforethought.

Author: Joe H. Golman
Joint Author: Dick McKissack

Subjects:
Crimes--Capital Punishment
Criminal Procedure--Sentencing & Punishment


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