THREE REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS HAVE INTRODUCED A BILL INCREASING THE PENALTIES FOR PEOPLE WHO COMMIT A CRIME WHILE AWAITING TRIAL. IT’S SPONSORED BY REPRESENTATIVES BILL REHM OF ALBUQUERQUE, GREG NIBERT OF ROSWELL, AND ROD MONTOYA OF FARMINGTON.
THE MEASURE WOULD TACK ON FIVE YEARS TO THE SENTENCE FOR DEFENDANTS CONVICTED OF A FELONY, IF THAT CRIME OCCURRED WHILE THE PERSON WAS AWAITING TRIAL OR WHILE SERVING PAROLE OR PROBATION.
