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121:1 Classification of Crimes. Amend RSA 625:9, IV(c) to read as follows:
(c) Any crime designated within or outside this code as a misdemeanor without specification of the classification shall be presumed to be a class B misdemeanor unless:
(1) An element of the offense involves an "act of violence" or "threat of violence" as defined in paragraph VII; or
(2) The state files a notice of intent to seek class A misdemeanor penalties on or before the date of arraignment. Such notice shall be on a form approved in accordance with RSA 490:26-d
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121:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2020.
Approved: June 21, 2019
Effective Date: January 01, 2020
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121:1 Classification of Crimes. Amend RSA 625:9, IV(c) to read as follows:
(c) Any crime designated within or outside this code as a misdemeanor without specification of the classification shall be presumed to be a class B misdemeanor unless:
(1) An element of the offense involves an "act of violence" or "threat of violence" as defined in paragraph VII;
(2) The state files a notice of intent to seek class A misdemeanor penalties on or before the date of arraignment. Such notice shall be on a form approved in accordance with RSA 490:26-d ; or
(3) The misdemeanor charge is filed directly in superior court .
121:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2020.
Approved: June 21, 2019
Effective Date: January 01, 2020