Houe Bill 1096 concerns firearms and juvenille offenders.
There are certain laws in WA where if a juvenille commits the crime a sentencing chart applies. Essentially this forces a judge to impose a minimum sentence and the sentences are under state law. The sentencing grid applies prior crimes, so if you have a history you WILL get a stronger sentence
Currently the only firearm laws that are on this chart is: theft of firearm, possession of stolen firearm, carrying loaded pistol without permit, possession of firearms by minor, possession of dangerous weapon, intimidating another person by use of weapon.
This legislation ADDS the following: unlawful posession of a fiream 1st degree and unlawful posession of a fiream 2nd degree.
This bill has
bipartisan support. Including at least two former law enforcement officers who are now representatives.
http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?year=2013&bill=1096
