Deadly Weapon - Penalty Enhancer

Penalty Enhancer

The use or possession of a deadly weapon during the commission of a crime often constitutes a penalty enhancer. The deadly weapon penalty enhancer is premised on a belief that commission of the particular crime is inherently more dangerous.

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    The penalty may be removed, the crime is eternal.
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