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Criminal Procedure Sentence And Punishment: Enhance Sentences For Crimes In Which The Trier Of Fact Determines By A Reasonable Doubt That The Defendant Intentionally Selected Any Victim Or Property As The Object Of The Offense Because Of Bias Or Prejudice; Provide Procedures Under Which Enhanced Sentences May Be Sought, Patricia Ammani
Georgia State University Law Review
The Act provides enhanced sentences in cases in which the trier of fact determines that the defendant intentionally selected a victim or property as the object of an offense because of bias or prejudice. The Act requires the state to provide the defendant written notice of its intention to seek enhanced penalties, alleging the specific factors that justify an enhanced sentence. Such notice must be provided after indictment, but not later than arraignment.