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RSMo 571.017effective 28 Aug 1982

Imposition of sentences for both armed criminal action and crime committed with deadly weapon authorized, exception

In plain English

A person can be given two separate punishments at the same time — one for the main crime and one for using a dangerous weapon while doing it. The only exception is a special rule found in another part of the law.

Word-for-word law

571.017. for both and crime committed with , . — Nothing contained in any other of law, except as provided in 4 of section 571.015, shall prevent imposition of sentences for both armed criminal action and the crime committed by, with, or through the use, assistance, or aid of a or deadly weapon.

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Source & history notes

(L. 1982 H.B. 1201)

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