This bill amends the penalty and parole eligibility for individuals convicted of second-degree murder in West Virginia. Specifically, it increases the minimum term of imprisonment from ten years to 15 years and raises the maximum term from forty years to 60 years. Additionally, the bill stipulates that a person imprisoned for second-degree murder is not eligible for parole until they have served at least 15 years of their sentence or the minimum period required by another section of the code, whichever is greater.

The changes aim to impose stricter sentencing and parole conditions for second-degree murder, reflecting a tougher stance on violent crimes. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals convicted of this serious offense serve a more substantial portion of their sentence before being considered for parole.

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Introduced Version: 61-2-3